E Invite a scientist to your classroom or after-school center. This is a great opportunity for students to find out first hand what the life of a scientist is like. S E Talk to a local school board about the importance of Earth Science education Request an audience with a local school board to discuss this topic. Bring concrete examples of successful earth science curricula and ways in which earth science examples can be successfully integrated into existing curricula. Another way to enrich students' geoscience learning experience is to find a scientist or educator with whom you can communicate in an electronic format.
Scientists can easily answer questions for educators via e-mail.
Alternately, set up a cyber-chat so students can talk directly to a scientist. Marie Fullerton, an elementary school technology coordinator, has set up several live chats between scientists and classes at her school. For more information on how to set up cyber-chats, contact Marie . S Locate and donate geological equipment to schools. Many schools do not have budgets to buy even basic scientific equipment, let alone expensive equipment.