Education Earth science for students and communities


Algae to Zooxanthellae: Life in the rock record
Explore a range of free downloadable fossil posters showcasing the variety of flora and fauna that have evolved through geological time.
Each poster provides details on when the organism lived, where they are found, and what we know about their habitat and lifestyle based on evidence preserved in the rock record.
Support your teaching of Earth sciences with this glimpse into the past though these fossil posters.

The Education Centre provides curriculum-linked, hands-on activities that keep students captivated, focused and looking for more.

Teaching resources for primary and secondary levels including background information, student activities, full-colour cut-out 3D models and posters.

Geoscience Australia hosts earth science related programs and events for teachers. These focus on the skills and knowledge needed to teach the earth science subjects within the Australian National Curriculum.

Geoscience Australia supports other science education and awareness programs including the National Youth Science Forum and the Science Experience.