12鈥�18 October 2025 Five ways to celebrate Earth Science Week 2025
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How much of our everyday lives is impacted by Earth science?
Earth science impacts a whole lot more than you might think...
Have you ever checked the time? Checked the weather app before going out? Checked the location of your pizza or how far away your nearest 24/7 Chemist is? Earth science helps us do all these things.
Have you ever wondered where earthquakes occur in Australia and how they are investigated? We do that with the power of Earth science. The material made of minerals in your smartphone, the soil that grows your food, and the fuel that powers your home, all trace back to Earth science. It’s not just about rocks and volcanoes; it’s about how our planet supports life and how we can protect that balance.
Earth science is the study of our planet: the land we live on, the air we breathe, the oceans we swim in, and the weather location app we plan our weekends around. It helps us understand things like why volcanoes erupt, where we find clean water and grow food, and how to keep our homes safe from floods or fires.
That is why Earth Science Week is so important, and why we celebrate the role Earth science plays in our world!
5 ways to celebrate Earth Science Week in 2025!
Celebrated every October (this year 12–18 October 2025), Earth Science Week is our opportunity to explore the important role Earth science plays in our world. It brings schools, communities, and industries together to explore how geology, geodesy, cartography, oceanography, and environmental science shape our lives and our future. It’s also a time to inspire the next generation of scientists, decision-makers, and everyday Australians... you... to think critically about our planet.
Step 1: check out our 'Earth Science is Everywhere!' Public Talk
Learn about Earth science, discover how to celebrate Earth Science Week and join our Education and Outreach team as they demonstrate some fun hands-on Earth science activities.
Did you know your laptop, tablet or mobile device need critical minerals, petroleum-derived plastic, and perhaps even satellite Wi-Fi to enable you to watch it?...
Step 2: Try out some of our fun Earth science activities
Take some inspiration from our Earth Science is Everywhere Public Talk and try out some of the fun Earth science activities demonstrated by our Education and Outreach team in the video above!
You can with spaghetti, use sugar to , find out what conglomerate and chocolate rocky road have in common and much more!
Step 3: Start planning your own Earth Science Week event
Check out our Event host resources and start planning your own Earth Science Week event...an Earth science Week bake-off is always an office hit... and do not forget the awesomeness of an Earth Science inspired birthday party... edible Earth science rocky road and sedimentary inspired sandwiches anyone?
Don't forget to register your event on our Earth Science Week events calendar, where people from across the nation will be listing their Earth Science Week events and join them if that's your aim!
Our #EarthScienceWeek 2024 bake-off – check out our to see all the amazing entrants!
Step 4: Download tools and resources from our digital supporter tool kit
We want to make it as easy as possible for everyone to celebrate while learning something new this Earth Science Week.
Join in the fun with our awesome digital assets! We've got posters, zoom backgrounds, social media banners and much much more!
Step 5: Keep an eye on our social media and website for updates and information
Keep an eye on our , and website, to keep discovering how Earth science impacts us each day and where across the country you can join in the fun.
Want to learn more about Earth science?
Check out our ‘what or where on Earth’ video, featuring Dr Steve Hill, 女女视频Chief Scientist, and uncover how the Earth science influences our lives and lifestyle.
Whether you're planting a garden, planning a city, building your dream house, or simply enjoying a walk outside, Earth science is working in the background. And the more we understand it, the better choices we can make. Because everything we are, build, grow, and do, starts with understanding our Earth.