Five ways to join the Earth Science Week celebration

You’d be surprised how much Earth Science shapes your day

If you’ve ever used a smartphone, caught a train or a flight, driven an electric car, or even used a camera – chances are, you’ve used something that relies on Earth science.

From the lithium in your laptop battery, the copper in the wires running through your walls, and the rare earths in your headphones – they all trace back to rocks pulled from the ground and the scientists who know where to find them. These are critical minerals, and they are vital to a thriving society.

Earth science is the study of our planet: the land we live on, the resources we rely on, the natural hazards we prepare for, and the systems we build to use them. That's why Earth Science Week is so important – and this year, we're shining a light on the critical minerals that underpin many of the modern technologies we rely on every day.

5 ways to celebrate Earth Science Week!

Earth Science Week is an annual global event celebrated every October. This year’s theme, Critical minerals for a thriving society, is a chance to explore Earth science’s connection to everything from the technology in our pockets to the energy systems we are building for the future, and to understand why reliable science is needed to support responsible decisions.

Get involved this Earth Science Week with some fun ideas to connect with your school, community, family and friends.

1: Participate in these amazing science education activities

Try out some of the fun Earth science activities demonstrated by our Education and Outreach team like the Critical mineral data portal activity.