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Earth Science Week 2014 “Earth’s Connected Systems” Highlights and News Clips Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction 3 Overview 4 Key Partnerships and Efforts 4 Earth Science Week Toolkits 12 Web Resources 12 Newsletter 14 National Contests 14 Earth Science Teacher Award 14 Focus Days 15 Citywide Celebrations 17 AGI Promotions 17 Official Proclamations 17 Publicity and Media Coverage 18 External Evaluation: Key Findings 20 Sponsors and Contributors 21 Activities by State, Territory 22 Activities by Nation 32 Section 2 News Clips /highlights Because of the large and increasing number of news clippings citing Earth Science Week activities and resources, the print edition of the print report no longer includes clippings. To view the hundreds of press releases and news items promoting awareness of Earth Science Week each year, please go online to /highlights. Thank you for helping us in our efforts to conserve resources and protect the environment. Highlights and News Clips: Earth Science Week 2014 Introduction Held October 12-18, 2014, the 17th annual Earth Science Week celebrated the theme of “Earth’s Connected Systems.” The 2014 event, like past celebrations, promoted public and professional awareness of Earth science in education and society. “With this theme, Earth Science Week cuts to the core of Earth science and what it means to society,” said AGI Outreach Manager Geoff Camphire in announcing the theme of the celebration. “The interactions of Earth systems are at the heart of our most critical issues, from energy and the environment to climate change and emerging economic realities.” Earth Science Week 2014 learning resources and activities promoted awareness of the dynamic interactions of the planet’s natural systems. AGI organizes Earth Science Week as a service to member societies, with generous help from partners that provide funding, donate materials, organize events, and publicize the event. Funding partn