Checklist for Planning

Get information packet from the American Geological Institute

Appoint an Earth Science Week Committee

Decide on activities

Develop overall operational plan

Select and reserve sites, such as schools, malls, museums, libraries, community centers, and parks

Appoint site coordinators, presentation teams, and materials suppliers

Contact local companies, industries, and restaurants for participation and/or donations to offset costs

Establish contacts with local media

Contact teachers, school administrators, head librarians, museum curators, and managers at shopping centers

Contact government officials for proclamations

Plan hands-on demonstrations and/or activities

Recruit and schedule volunteers

Order materials and collect supplies

Mail an Earth Science Week news release to your media contacts

Contact participants to confirm dates, times, and duties

Visit sites of planned Earth Science Week activities

Prepare handouts and giveaways

Mail additional news releases and call television, radio, and newspaper reporters

Finalize details for events

Celebrate Earth Science Week

Take pictures and send them to the American Geological Institute along with a summary of your Earth Science Week event or activity.