The Preparing Teachers to Teach Earth Science project website has not been significantly updated since 2007. We are preserving the web pages here because they still contain useful and ideas and content. But be aware that it may have out of date information.
For more recent resources related to Earth science teacher preparation, check out the collection at Teach the Earth.
Initial Publication Date: May 15, 2006

Recent National Conference Session Links

Created by Jennifer L. B. Anderson, Ph.D., SERC, Carleton College.


Teacher Professional Development Programs

  • Models and Approaches to Teaching Geology to Pre- and In-Service Teachers, Geological Society of America, 2001 annual meeting.
  • Teacher Professional Development Programs Promoting Authentic Scientific Research in the Classroom American Geophysical Union, Fall 2004 meeting.
  • Professional Development for K-12 Teachers, American Astronomical Society, 206th Meeting, 2005

Incorporating Teacher Professional Development into Grant-Related "Broader Impact" Statements

Faculty and Scientist Involvement in Informal Outreach Programs

Getting Over Some of the Hurdles in Working in Public Outreach

  • Astronomy Education -- The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, American Astronomical Society, 206th Meeting, 2005