ESTA

  • Apply now for Summer School 2025

    Aquinas College, Stockport. 28 July - 1 August 2025

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  • ESTA Annual Conference 2025
    Teaching Geology Tomorrow

    UCL Earth Sciences, University of London
    12 - 14 September 2025

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Earth Science Teachers' Association

Leading the teaching of Earth Sciences in the UK.

The professional association for Earth Science education drives debate on the integration of Earth Sciences into the National Curriculum, works as a home for the development of teaching pedagogies and resources and encourages the study of Earth Sciences at all levels.

Membership

Join us if you teach science, geology or geography.

Summer School

Each year we run residential summer schools for teachers.

Book shop

Browse our Earth Science reading recommendations.

 

 

Conferences

Our annual conference is our flagship event. Join us next year at UCL, London.

Get in touch

Send a quick message about membership, CPD, conferences or our summer schools here.

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News

News and updates from ESTA

Membership Secretary Oct 05, 2024
The Schools Geology Challenge has launched!
Are you a teacher who enjoys finding extra curricular challenges for your students?
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Chair Oct 29, 2024
Vacancy: Events Manager
ESTA is seeking an Events Manager to look after our existing events and to develop activities online and face-to-face.
Secretary Oct 27, 2024
Geosciences Information for Teachers Vienna 2025
The EGU Education Committee is delighted to announce the next GIFT Workshop in Vienna starting on Sunday, 27 April, t
Chair Sep 27, 2024
Annual Conference begins
ESTA's annual conference, this year hosted by Liverpool University with the theme "Addressing Global Challenges", beg
Membership Secretary Sep 25, 2024
ESTA Conference 2024 Photo Competition
Coming to this year's conference in Liverpool?
Membership

Membership

Find out more about joining us as a teacher, trainer or organisation.

Conference

Conference

12-14 September 2025. More details are coming soon.

Teaching resources

Teaching resources

We offer a range of free and commercial resources. 

Summer School

Summer School

Practice in-classroom innovative approaches to teaching.

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Teaching resources

Downloads and activity packs

Resources for Key Stages 2, 3 and 4. Specialist resources for A Level learning and above.

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Why join ESTA?

What our members say.

For me, the annual conference is the reason why I stay a member of ESTA. It gives me a chance to present my work to a national audience. Amazing!
Cristiano Ronaldo FE Lecturer in Geology
I was a member of ESTA for years and when I retired I switched to the retired membership group. I really enjoy being part of the community of members.
Siobhán McFeeney Retired ex-teacher
The Summer School has really helped my confidence with getting the children outside and learning in the real world.
David Rae Primary teacher
ESTA is the first place I go for geology resources. They are free and you can't get them anywhere else.
Angela Hammack Secondary teacher