Today, October 6, Styled by STEM celebrates UNESCO’s International Geodiversity Day!
Rocks, minerals, fossils, soils, and landforms tell Earth’s story and support every ecosystem. Geoscientists study this natural diversity to understand climate change, protect water and habitats, prepare communities for natural hazards, and use resources responsibly.
Family STEM Challenge: Explore the Science Beneath Your Feet
- Take a neighborhood geology walk with an adult.
- Photograph or sketch three different rocks, soils, or landforms.
- Compare their colors, textures, shapes, and locations.
- Form a hypothesis about how each one developed.
Observe without removing rocks, fossils, plants, or other materials from protected areas.
Learn more from UNESCO’s International Geodiversity Day resources.
