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.
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.