Curated OER
Reading the Shapes of Volcanoes on Earth and Mars
Students compare and contrast the volcanoes of Earth and Mars, and examine specific volcanoes on Mars. They model the processes that create cone and shield volcanoes, and measure the slope angles of cone and shield volcanoes.
Curated OER
Volcanoes: How Safe Are They?
Students explore the most dangerous volcanoes on Earth, plot their locations, and research different volcanic hazards.
Curated OER
Volatile Volcanoes
Young scholars have fun with graphics, graphs and money, simultaneously learning with up-to-the-minute information.
Curated OER
A Whirlwind Tour
Students explore volcanoes, hurricanes, and tornadoes through the use of the Internet.
Curated OER
Peanut Brittle Volcano
Pupils see simulated lava flow down a simulated volcano. They examine how lava cools fastest on the surface.
Curated OER
Volcanoes: Piles of Fire
Learners investigate how particle size affects the angle of a volcano's slope.
Curated OER
A Model of a Strato Volcano
Students build a volcano model on tag board. They add lava and ash layers simulating the process that builds a real strato volcano cone.
Curated OER
Erupting Volcano
Fourth graders watch teacher conduct the following experiment. Wearing safety goggles and old clothing is advised. The experiment could ruin clothing and hurt unprotected eyes. Follow the steps below having students write down what they...
Curated OER
Life on a Fiery Planet
Students study the effects on the evolution of human culture from volcanic events worldwide.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Stem Resources: Earthquakes Around the World
In this interactive, students manipulate a computer model that shows where earthquakes and volcanic eruptions have occurred since 1960, to make predictions, collect data and look for patterns. Includes career connection, and a question...
Idaho State University
Idaho State University: Environmental Geology: Volcanoes
Investigate the science of volcanoes on the surface of the earth. Discover their types, hazards and effects.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Forecasting Volcanic Eruptions
This media-rich essay from NOVA Online describes the challenges of forecasting volcanic eruptions and includes information about specific cases.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Volcanic Eruptions and Hazards
This interactive resource adapted from the National Park Service illustrates the difference between explosive and effusive volcanic eruptions, as well as the hazards that can result, including lahars, tsunamis, and lava flows.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Volcanic Features
This interactive resource adapted from the National Park Service illustrates the variety of landforms and features created by volcanoes. Featured are calderas, craters, fumaroles and other geothermal features, igneous rocks, lava flows,...
Tramline
Virtual Field Trip: Volcanoes
In this virtual field trip find out about how volcanoes are formed and what kind of destruction can they cause. Discover how volcanoes affect our environment and where can you find active volcanoes on earth and on other planets.
Story Behind the Science
Story Behind the Science: How Volcanic Activity Fit Into Systems of Earth [Pdf]
Article explaining the history of our scientific understanding of volcanic activity, ending with questions for students about scientific methods and historical contexts.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Ring of Fire 1: What Volcanoes Tell Us About Plate Tectonics
The Ring of Fire is a region of volcanic and earthquake activity that surrounds the Pacific Ocean. In this project you can explore the connection between plate tectonics and volcanic activity by mapping historical data.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Identifying Evidence for Volcanism in Waite Park Quarries
By looking on the diabase dikes, fractures, rock textures, and composition of the granite bedrock, students in this field investigation will be looking for evidence of volcanism. This particular investigation was written for students to...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Yellowstone! A National Park on a Hot Spot
A lesson plan with an accompanying PowerPoint learning module for students where they learn about the volcanic features of Yellowstone National Park. They use spreadsheets to make various calculations, such as the volume of material...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Discover Our Earth
Study earthquakes, volcanoes, topography, plate tectonics, and sea level change using graphs, maps, and movies. Engage in earth science knowledge discovery, critically evaluate the data and results, and reach conclusions about the earth...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Distribution of Active Volcanoes Exercise
This six-week long exercise asks students to gather, chart, interpret, and synthesize data on current volcanic events. A brief role playing activity and virtual field trip concludes the exercise.
University of Hawai'i
Hawaii Center for Volcanology: Kilaueu
Kilauea erupted in 1790 and is still among the most active volcanoes today. Great graphics of the volcano. Excellent history information about previous eruptions.
Geographypods
Geographypods: Theme 2: Natural Environments
A rich collection of highly engaging learning modules on topics related to the natural environment. Covers four main areas - plate tectonics, forms and processes, weather and climate, and rainforest and desert. Within each of these,...