2012 -- Earth Science Ed. oklahoma
rocks!
"groundwater"
2012 -- Earth Science Ed. oklahoma
rocks!
"the making of a landscape"
Access the full edition of these special programs, including workbooks, teacher guides, and lessons, at:
OKLAHOMA ROCKS! The Making of a Landscape is the third of the OKLAHOMA ROCKS! series of 16-page publications issued in October each year and aimed at students in grades 7 through 12. Learn how our geologic past has shaped our landscape and how changes in the rocks around us have produced such amazing variety in this state.
All editions of OKLAHOMA ROCKS! supplements and their lessons, activities and workbooks will be available from the Daily Oklahoman's Newspapers in Education site http://nie.newsok.com/programs after October 21, 2011.
The Energy edition produced in 2010 takes a look at the energy picture in Oklahoma from sources of energy, usage, costs, delivery methods, revenues to the state and jobs available in the industry. The text covers oil and gas, coal, coalbed methane, hydroelectric power, wind, nuclear, and other sources of energy. The goal of the program is to examine various pros and cons of different energy sources, examine how the energy is produced and what the costs and delivery methods are, and outline how Oklahoma gets and uses its energy.
Read more
GEOLOGIC TIME SCALE--large size, pdf (312 kb)
Twenty-five copies per classroom are free to teachers who sign up, along with 6 lessons, activities, and supplemental material in a handbook for teachers.
Also check out the Destinations Oklahoma supplement material at the same web site when planning summer trips around the State. It includes more information on Oklahoma geology and sites to visit.
Read more at:
http://nie.newsok.com/programs
new ogs brochure on wichita mountains
The Survey has published a new brochure on the geologic history of the Wichita Mountains in southwestern Oklahoma. Dr. M. Charles Gilbert of the University of Oklahoma's Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy has written a brief version of the region's fascinating geologic history and provided directions to sites where visitors can see the geology.
To view or download the brochure
GEOLOGIC TIME SCALE--large size, pdf (312 kb)
EP-9 Earth Science and Mineral Resources in Oklahoma
Educational Publication-9: Earth Sciences and Mineral Resources for Oklahoma offers readers a generalized overview of the state and its natural resources. It is edited by Kenneth S. Johnson and Kenneth V. Luza. Download the entire publication or separate sections and pages. SCROLL DOWN FOR OPTIONS!
Complete EP9 (Free download of entire publication pdf file 45K)
The oversized, 21-page publication contains text, maps, cross sections and illustrations that cover topography, geologic history, and the geomorphic provinces of Oklahoma as well as a general introduction, references and a glossary.
EP-9 provides a broad look at minerals and oil and gas resources, all of economic value. Other sections cover climate, vegetation, soil, lakes, rivers, streams, groundwater and earthquakes.
Download individual parts of EP9:
EP-9 Inside pages without cover (28K)
EP-9 Cover (17K)
Separate Sections of EP9
EP9 Cover, contents, introduction, references, glossary, strat column, contents, (17K)
EP9 Topographic map of Oklahoma, p. 2.
EP9 Oklahoma geology, geomorphology, geologic history, geologic map, cross sections, provinces, p. 3–9 (5K)
EP9 Oklahoma earthquakes, page 9 (1.5K)
EP9 Minerals, oil and gas, p. 10–11 (1.9K)
EP9 Water resources, rivers, streams, lakes, ground water, p. 12–14 (5K)
EP9 Geologic hazards, p. 15 (1K)
EP9 Soil, vegetation, climate, p. 16–19 (13K)
Map Oklahoma Counties (pdf)
Map Oklahoma Base Map (pdf)
Map Oklahoma Township and Range and Counties (pdf)
Map Oklahoma Geologic Provinces (pdf)
Map Oklahoma Geologic Provinces (jpg)
Map Oklahoma Geologic Provinces and Cross Section (pdf)
Map Oklahoma Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) Grid Zone Designation (pdf)
For more about UTM maps, visit this U.S. Geological Survey Web page:
http://egsc.usgs.gov/isb/pubs/factsheets/fs07701.html
Notes article: History of the Boundaries of Oklahoma (text and maps, pdf)
Basic Information about Oklahoma Geology
Rose Rock Brochure, Information, maps, and photos showing Oklahoma's State Rock
EP6 Generalized Geologic Time Scale with information about Oklahoma fossils
Wonder of the Wichitas flier about the formation of the Wichitas, the rock groups, general information about the area, and where to see features.