K12 Programs

In the Geokids rock lab, students examine rocks and learn to identify igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks.

Willie spent his internship working with graduate student Zhibin Wei, and learned about coal and oil.

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By working with budding scientists and current science students, we offer programs to broaden their understanding of the scientific process. The programs help students understand Earth sciences. The programs are offered free of cost to students and teachers of our local community.

We aim to bring a basic knowledge of Earth sciences to as many people as possible. From GeoKids, in which first-graders get to know rocks, minerals, fossils, and soils through hands-on activities, to our public lectures aimed at interested, non-expert citizens who wish to be better informed about issues of current importance, we hope to engage everyone in the Earth sciences.

If you are interested in the School of Earth Sciences Outreach Education Programs, we encourage you to explore our programs listed below.

Geokids Program

What could be better than a morning of constructing fossils, soil painting and the lava game? First graders from local public schools come on a field trip to explore and experience these fun and engaging activities at Stanford.
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High School Internship Program

At the School of Earth Sciences, high school students spend 8 weeks in the summer working in different laboratories. The students work on existing research projects and are supervised directly by graduate students, post docs and lab managers. They volunteer for 15-30 hours per week during the summer.
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For more information about ways you can support the School of Earth Sciences, please email Director of Outreach Education Jennifer Saltzman, or call her at (650)725-2410.