The writing level and style of most entry pages should allow anyone, from middle school age and up to get a feeling for the topic. If you're interested in more depth, simply work your way through each site to increasingly more advanced levels. Most scientific terms are highlighted as links. Clicking on the term will take you to our glossary or other page that explains the term or concept. The glossary provides simplified definitions for technical terms.
Several sites focus on the geology of specific parks.
When you visit these sites, you'll notice that their style and content varies. Each of these sites is jointly developed by park interpreters and USGS staff, therefore each one reflects the unique visitor make-up, resources, and of course, personality of that park and its staff. We are developing technical resource pages for each of our individual park sites that includes lists of geologic and topographic maps of each region, technical literature citations, and other pertinent information for on-site interpreters as well as visiting geology buffs. You'll also find an education resource page for each park. These will include interpreter's geology manuals, field trip guide, lessons, or any other materials of use to educators and interpreters.