Educational resources

Ask-about-Geology
Our scientists answer your questions about rocks, fossils and minerals.
Free enquiry service for the public — especially schools.
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.
Climate through time: our rocks reveal the story of change
Free poster download illustrating links between Earth's changing climate, and the different rocks which formed as environmental conditions changed.
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.
OpenGeoscience
New free service — View maps, download photographs, reports, data.

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 students aged 11-16.
Educational Links
Other online resources in the earth and environmental sciences.