The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), a major Earth Science Week partner, provides learning opportunities for teachers and students at all levels. For example, DOE’s Energy Education & Workforce Development web site offers hundreds of K-12 lesson plans. For activities aligned with national standards and covering topics from energy basics to biofuels, hydropower, and wind energy, see http://www1.eere.energy.gov/education/lessonplans/.
The online video collection produced by Annenberg Learner helps teachers increase their expertise in their fields and assists them in improving their teaching methods.. I have found these free videos, 1/2 hour to an hour in length, are useful for my own professional development and as a classroom resource.
My favorite series are:
A useful video that explores the importance of teaching Earth Science and the geosciences...
The Publication, Why Earth Science, by the American Geological Institute is worth reading. It lays out a case for the importance of Earth Science literacy that you may find useful as you advocate for Earth Space Science courses in your school and school district.