Opportunities for Educators

AGI and our member societies offer awards and professional development opportunities for K-12 earth science educators. We also develop earth science resources that can be used in both formal and informal educational settings.

Edward C. Roy Jr. Award For Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching

Discover the legacy of excellence with the Edward C. Roy Jr. Award, presented by AGI since 2008. Click below to explore past winners and find out how you can apply or nominate someone for this prestigious honor.

Ed Roy Award: Apply or Nominate

Want to apply for this award, or recommend a teacher who you think should apply? See requirements here.

Current Ed Roy Award Winner

See the press release for the most recent winner of the Edward C. Roy Jr. Award.

Past Ed Roy Award Winners

Learn more about our past winners, dating back to 2008.

Educator Awards from Our Member Societies and Partners

Learn more about award opportunities for K-12 earth science educators.

NAGT Outstanding Earth Science Teacher Award

An award for K-12 earth science educator. Funded in part by the Geological Society of America.

AAPG National Earth Science Teacher of the Year Award

An award fro a K-12 teacher demonstrating leadership in geoscience education.

If you have an award for geoscience educators that you would like us to share, please contact us at outreach@americangeosciences.org

 

Professional Development Opportunities

Learn more about professional development (PD) sessions for K-12 earth science educators.

Teaching and Learning Academy

A multi-day professional development workshop for educators new to K-8 earth science teaching roles.

Soil Science Workshop

Attend a multi-day conference with soil-related presentations, educator sessions, and a day out in the field with soil scientists.

Teacher Field Experience

Spend a day in the field or lab with a geoscientist to deepen your content knowledge and gain classroom integration ideas.

K-12 PD Opportunities

Spend a day in the field or lab with a geoscientist to deepen your content knowledge and gain classroom integration ideas.

 

Become a Geoscience Ambassador

Become an ambassador for one of the topics below and receive support incorporating these topics into your teaching and/or outreach, and to attend conferences or workshops where you can share your expertise. Click on the tiles to discover the benefits and apply to represent your area of interest.

Soils Ambassador

Get support from AGI and NRCS to share about how you have incorporated soils into your K-12 science curriculum at conferences and workshops.

Sustainability Ambassador

Join a network of educators and outreach specialists who are integrating the SDGs into their teaching. You'll gain access to resources and support to share your work at conferences.