Blakeney Esker Explored
An Ice Age Britain case study from the Norfolk coast.
Virtual field trip and downloadable teaching aids, designed for A-level students.

Geological Timechart
The official BGS geological timescale — do you know your Eras from your Epochs?
View online or download a PDF.

Geological Timeline
Explore the key events in the Earth’s history — from its formation, through the evolution of life, up to the present day, and into the future.
With teachers’ notes and games. View online or download.

Make-a-map
Make your own geological map of the British Isles.
View online or download.

Rocks in your eyes
The prize-winning story of how schoolgirl Jane Robb started collecting minerals then created her own museum.

UK school seismology project
Find out how to join a network of schools measuring earthquakes from around the globe and share your data via the project website. Designed for Key Stage 3 and above.

Educational Links
Other online resources in the earth and environmental sciences.