National Earth Science Teachers Association
Windows to the Universe: Volcano Formation
Explanation of the factors that result in the formation of volcanoes, some basic but helpful animations and photographs.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Dynamic Earth Interactives
Interactive tutorials on plate tectonics, plates and boundaries, and the Earth's structure convey the dynamism of geologic processes, such as earthquakes and volcanoes. Takes a multidimensional approach to coverage of basic geologic...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Volcanoes: Forecasting Eruptions
A look at some of the methods and problems with forecasting volcanic eruptions.
Teachnology
Teachnology: Volcano Teaching Theme
For any educator planning a teaching unit/theme on volcanoes, this is the place for you! Links to a myriad of lesson plans, worksheets, bulletin board ideas, interactive sites, WebQuests, and much more are all found on this site.
US Geological Survey
Us Geological Survey: Mt. Rainier
Extensive information on Mt. Rainier in Washington. Links to current information, background information, visit a volcano, items of interest, publications and reports, educational outreach, menus of interest and useful links.
US Geological Survey
Us Geological Survey: Mt. Saint Helens
All the information that you would ever want to know about Mt. Saint Helens. There is a massive number of links to current information, background information, items of interest, eruption history and the May 18, 1980 eruption.
Oregon State University
Oregon State University: Volcanoes by Country
A list of volcanoes sorted by the nation where they are located. For more in-depth information and photos, click on the name of the volcano.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Yellowstone Volcano Observatory
Yellowstone Volcano Observatory is an instrument-based monitoring program designed for observing volcanic and earthquake activity in the Yellowstone National Park region. This website provides information about its geology, history,...
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Savage Earth Online
PBS produced "Savage Earth," a television series about volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis. Contains extensive information with great graphics.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Savage Earth: Volcanoes Out of the Inferno
PBS's The Savage Earth provides online learning associated with the series including vivid pictures, animations, and detailed information about volcanoes. Learn about the formation and causes of volcanoes as well as the characteristics...
BBC
Bbc: Week of 9 1 14: Iceland Issues New Volcano Alert
Iceland has been on the watch for potential disaster caused by volcanic explosions. Read about the current risks and view video of the eruptions from the Bardarbunga volcano.
NASA
Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Viking Mission to Mars
This resource provides thorough background information on the Viking Missions and links to detailed data and images.
NASA
Nasa Earth Observatory: Natural Hazards: Volcanoes and Earthquakes
NASA's Earth Observatory offers photos showing locations of volcanic activity and earthquakes. Click on thumbnails to view large images and read about the causes and effects of these natural hazards.
NOAA
Noaa: Volcano Data at National Geophysical Data Center
National data bases provide information on significant volcanic eruptions, volcano location, volcano images, volcanic ash advisory, and satellite monitoring of volcanoes.
San Diego State University
San Diego State University: How Volcanoes Work
An educational resource for educators discussing the science behind volcanoes and their processes. This website provides information on eruption dynamics, eruption products, eruption types, historical eruptions, and volcano landforms....
Other
Islands
Use site to learn all about islands and how they are formed. When you are done, take the islands quiz to test your knowledge.
Other
Science4 Us: Features
In the Earth's Features module, students explore mountains, volcanoes, caves, rivers and oceans and their place on Earth.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Environmental Science: Plate Tectonics,natural Resources
Through interactive activities and readings, students learn that natural resources can be renewable or nonrenewable, but sustainable use and management must be applied to ensure they are available for the long term.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Comprehensive Monitoring Provides Timely Warnings of Volcano Reawakening
View near-real-time volcano monitoring data using the Find a U.S. Volcano menu above.
Center for Educational Technologies
Center for Educational Technologies: Exploring the Environment: Volcanoes
Learn about volcanoes and apply what you know to making decisions about how to handle real world situations. You will find lots of supporting materials for these activities.
eSchool Today
E School Today: Your Cool Facts and Tips on Volcanoes
Discusses volcanoes and what causes them to erupt, the types of volcanoes and eruptions, underwater eruptions, the structure of a volcano, and the impact of a volcanic eruption.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Forces of Nature
This educational site provides information about deadly forces of nature, such as, tornadoes, volcanoes, hurricanes, and earthquakes.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Explore Nature: Views: Volcanism: Embark on a Journey
A journey into the depths of a volcano teaches students about volcanic rocks, eruptions, features, and locations. Also find out how volcanologists monitor activity and conduct scientific research on eruptions.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Quick or Slow? I've Got to Know!
Earth changes can happen quickly or slowly. The students will work in teams to stake a claim about these changes and then use texts to find evidence to prove their claims. Included in this lesson are video clips of the class, a list of...