Welcome
The focus of this site is to help you explore Iowa’s amazing landscapes and the geologic processes that contribute to their development. A collaborative effort between the University of Northern Iowa, University of Iowa, the Iowa Geological and Water Survey, the Geologic Society of Iowa, The Iowa Limestone Producers Association, and the Iowa Math and Science Education Partnership has been created to help you explore and learn from your own personal environments.
To take full advantage of the Iowa Geoscience Education Information Network (IGEIN) you will need Google Earth and Adobe Acrobat Reader. This website is also best viewed with Firefox.
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This site contains information and opportunities geared towards assisting Iowa's teachers, students, and families learn from and teach other about Iowa’s landscapes and geology. Join us in characterizing and monitoring Iowa's amazing natural landscapes and resources. The primary goal is to encourage you, your family, or your students to visit and discover Iowa’s ever changing landscapes. The best classrooms are found in your back yards, state and county parks, and Iowa’s diverse natural areas.
New addtions to the IGEIN
The University of Northern Iowa - EDMAP program
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2011 UNI Earth Science Update Workshop
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