BRGM, the French geological survey, provides teachers, students and the general public with numerous educational resources to discover and understand the Earth sciences.

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Geological field notebook.
Teaching material
A field notebook for the most curious
BRGM encourages youngsters to explore, observe and understand the rocks, minerals, fossils and landscapes in their environment.
28 November 2025
Rough copper ores.
Video
Science in questions: Critical minerals, the major French inventory
21 November 2025
Infographic: ‘Geosciences serving local communities’. Source: BRGM magazine no. 01 published by BRGM.
Infographic
Geosciences serving regions
21 November 2025
En 2025, les Éditions du BRGM publient trois nouveaux guides dans la collection Curiosités géologiques.
News
BRGM publications: three new guidebooks on geological curiosities
18 November 2025
Issue No.1 of BRGM mag, BRGM's magazine, was published in November 2025.
Magazine
BRGM mag, the new BRGM magazine
5 November 2025
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For schools

Les aventures du Professeur Caillou : le podcast jeunesse du BRGM avec France Inter.
Podcast
The adventures of Professor Caillou: BRGM's podcast for young people, with France Inter
BRGM has launched a new podcast in partnership with the national radio station France Inter. The aim is to introduce youngsters to minerals and their properties in a playful and educational way.
9 May 2025
Geological field notebook.
Teaching material
A field notebook for the most curious
28 November 2025
Rough copper ores.
Video
Science in questions: Critical minerals, the major French inventory
21 November 2025
Infographic: ‘Geosciences serving local communities’. Source: BRGM magazine no. 01 published by BRGM.
Infographic
Geosciences serving regions
21 November 2025
All our resources for teachers and pupils

Pour occuper les enfants

Geological field notebook.
Teaching material
A field notebook for the most curious
28 November 2025
Geological model of West Thurrock (County of Essex, England) created by the British Geological Survey. Minecraft, Mojang Studios.
Article
Making geosciences fun with Minecraft
30 July 2025
Les aventures du Professeur Caillou : le podcast jeunesse du BRGM avec France Inter.
Podcast
The adventures of Professor Caillou: BRGM's podcast for young people, with France Inter
9 May 2025
The Géoloquiz educational game updates the traditional Jeu de l’oie (goose game, akin to Snakes and Ladders) to introduce young people aged 9 to 15 to geology.
Quizz, game
Géoloquiz: a new geology board game
6 May 2025
Structure géologique de la terre en pâte à modeler.
Video
Two practical activities to help children understand the structure of the Earth
28 April 2025
Mount Tongariro and Mount Ngauruhoe, two volcanoes in Tongariro National Park (New Zealand, 2013).
Article
Tolkien and landscapes: a geological journey through Middle-earth
11 September 2024
Geological map of France
Article
Whatever the crust! The jigsaw puzzle of a colourful geological map of France
18 January 2024
Super Dinos: a new game for young and old.
News
Super dinos: a game that takes you back 65 million years
20 November 2023
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Videos
Podcasts
FAQ
Articles
Feature articles
Teaching material
Infographics
Field notes
Games, quizz

Our resources by scientific challenge

Geology and subsurface modelling
Groundwater and resource preservation
Risks linked to the ground and subsurface
Mineral resources and responsible supply
Subsurface energy and decarbonisation
Digital technology for Geoscience

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