Education Resources

Geofacts and Activities for the Classroom

Fact-ites provide quick information and activities for busy teachers.

Fact-ites are written in plain English with descriptions, explanations, facts and activities suitable for middle school students. The content and questions are aimed at middle school students but the level is not explicit, allowing teachers to use them in a variety of circumstances. Fact-ites are provided in easy to download pdf format printer and photocopy ready.

The GSA is producing and publishing its own Fact-ites but we also invite teachers to submit ideas or actual content and exercises for consideration. All Fact-ites become the property of the GSA but authorship is acknowledged.

Proposals should meet a demonstrated middle school (geoscience) teaching need. Fact-ites must contain accurate scientific information and be at an appropriate reading level for middle school. Fact-ites must contain appropriate questions or problems and be 1 or 2 A4 pages of information and 1 or 2 A4 pages of questions, problems or research stimuli.

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Quizzicles are online interactive geoscience puzzles and quizzes for middle school students.

GSA are producing and publishing Quizzicles but we also invite teachers to submit ideas or actual content and exercises for consideration. Proposals should meet a demonstrated middle school (geoscience) teaching need.

Quizzicles must contain accurate scientific information and be at an appropriate reading level for middle school. All Quizzicles become the property of the GSA but authorship is acknowledged.

Ideas and proposals for both Fact-ites and Quizzicles should be sent to Greg McNamara, GSA Education and Outreach Consultant, at geoservices@geoed.com.au

GSA Quizzicles:

Non-GSA Educational Resources

Geoscience Australia Education
Minerals Council of Australia Education
QLD Dept. Natural Resources & Water Educational Resources
Tasmanian Minerals Educational Resources (PDF)
Geological Survey of WA – 'Discover Geology' resources and links
CSIRO – Geology & Earth Sciences weblinks
Australian Fossils and Dinosaurs (Australian Museum)
The Prider Field Trip – the rock cycle and geology of the Perth metropolitan area. A Professional Development Day for High School Geology and Science Teachers

For information about geoscience education and pathways to careers in geosciences, please visit the Careers page.

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