Educational Resources

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GeoKansas

Learn about geologic time periods, aquifers, rocks and minerals, and other topics in Kansas geology.

Surficial Geology Map of Kansas

Geologic Maps of Kansas

Explore the maps of Kansas as well as our Geologic Time Scale of Kansas.

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Public Information Circulars

Publications on popular geology and natural resources topics, such as fossils, earthquakes, and aquifers.

Glacial erratic on a hillside

Photo Library

An extensive collection of recent and historical photos taken in Kansas.

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Kansas Field Conference

Read previous Field Conference guidebooks and register for next year's Field Conference.

Our store windowcase, showing books, maps, and rock kits for sale.

Education Series Publications

Purchase educational material such as books, maps, and rock kits from our store

KGS Scientists helping kids make pet rocks at the KGS booth

Public Outreach

Need KGS to visit an upcoming event? Click here for more details.

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Geologic Sites of Kansas

Check out the various geological sites you can visit in this interactive map.

Five pairs of hands holding a variety of fossils. Top left fossil is an ammonite, top right is a shark tooth, bottom right is an ammonites, bottom and bottom left are belemnites. In the center are part of a mosasaur jaw cast and a clam fossil.

Classroom Activities

View geology focused activities based on the Next Generation Science Standards