Earth Science Education
ABOVE: Survey geologist Dan Boyd explains Oklahoma's oil and gas resources to a school group visiting the OGS.
The OGS offers:
Educational Outreach Program for Teachers
Workshops FIELD TRIPS
School Visitations
More Information on Teacher Programs
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.
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 Introduction, references, glossary (17K)
EP9 Oklahoma geology, geomorphology (5K)
EP9 Oklahoma earthquakes (1.5K)
EP9 Minerals, oil and gas (1.9K)
EP9 Water resources (5K)
EP9 Geologic hazards (1K)
EP9 Soil, vegetation, climate (13K)
Map Oklahoma Counties (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)
OU Geology Classroom Materials
Geology 4233 Subsurface Methods—Class Material
Dan Boyd
1B – Introduction to the Oil and Gas Industry
2A/3A – Petroleum Systems 2 and 3
3B – US & International Energy
4 – Geological Engineering Basics
PE 4553 Class Material
- Programs for teachers
classroom visits, field trips, teacher workshops.
- publications and free downloads
for general and classroom use
classroom activities, guidebooks, general publications, for classroom, scout groups, and general public use
- new! petrified wood in oklahoma
powerpoint presentation on petrified wood by ogs geologist neil suneson
- basic maps oklahoma, boundaries information
simplified oklahoma maps to print for classroom use
- general geologic maps
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quadrangle maps, state geologic map, and other detailed maps
- technical workshops
meetings for geologists and others in scientific fields and oil and gas production
- what does the oklahoma geological survey do?
basic information about ogs mission and activities
- more information for teachers
James R. Chaplin, Geologist
Oklahoma Geological Survey
Rm. N-131
100 E. Boyd Street
Norman, OK 73019phone 405/325-3031
direct line 405/325-8071 -
fax 405/325-7069