Teacher Field Experience Program
Educators, don’t miss your chance to elevate your science teaching and inspire lifelong learning about the wonders of geoscience! Work with a geoscientist through the TFE program. After signing up, AGI will connect you with a local geoscientist for an enlightening day out in the field and/or laboratory.
Program Details
Express your interest in joining a geoscientist out in the field by filling out this form. You will have the opportunity to select a field of geoscience you are interested in learning more about, such as soil science, hydrology, geology, and more.
Participating teachers will:
- Select a geoscience topic to explore, and be connected with a geoscientist.
- Prepare for the field experience with guidance from AGI.
- Share your experiences and insights with your students and/or colleagues.
- Implement a related lesson and/or unit, documenting students’ work and engagement.
- Receive a stipend for preparation and contributions outside of instructional time, along with reimbursements for materials and mileage.
The program is currently being piloted in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Reach out to lbrase@americangeosciences.org express interest in expanding the program to your area.
Geoscience Professionals
Are you a geoscience professional or organization looking to engage in outreach? Reach out to us at outreach@americangeosciences.org to express your interest in connecting with local educators. We can match you with teachers who are eager to learn more about your work and/or assist in organizing workshops that align with your expertise.
Read more about the Teacher Field Experience Program and why your geoscience organization should get involved!
Express interest in facilitating a TFE by filling out this form.
Middle & High School Teachers
Are you a middle or high school teacher interested in engaging with geoscience professionals to deepen your knowledge and bring new experiences to your students? Reach out to us at outreach@americangeosciences.org to express your interest in our Teacher Field Experience (TFE) Program. We can connect you with geoscience professionals eager to share their expertise, provide hands-on experiences, and introduce exciting real-world applications of geoscience.
Express interest in attending a TFE by filling out this form.
TFE Gallery
Crystal Lake, IL
Teachers from the Chicago suburbs visited the Crystal Lake Nature Preserve to collaborate with NRCS soil scientists on assessing soil types across the county. At the Nature Center and in the field, teachers engaged in hands-on analysis of soil samples. They observed both manual and truck-mounted soil probe collection methods. These samples are crucial for verifying previously mapped areas and creating soil monoliths for an educational exhibit at the Nature Center.
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