Exploding frogs in Germany, new volcanic islands emerging in the Pacific Ocean, Avian Influenza spreading worldwide—these are just a few of the stories in Earthweek, an online log of natural events. The weekly report chronicles events around the world, from giant earthquakes to miniscule microbe outbreaks. This interactive resource is a powerful supplement to the science curriculum—students can explore scientific topics using real data, expand their literacy skills with current event summaries, and gain a global perspective on scientific news and humanitarian catastrophes.