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...
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: 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, learners 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: Hotspot Lesson: Relative Dating
This lesson explains the application of relative dating for volcanic features in the ocean, after which students will identify which volcanic features are relatively older than others.
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.
University of Hawai'i
Hawaii Center for Volcanology: Loihi
Loihi is believed to be one of the youngest volcanoes in the Hawaiian chain. You can view elevation maps and even take a virtual tour.
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: Volcanic Violence
Mount St. Helens getting active, how do we forecast or predict volcanoes? How do volcanoes change the landscape? How does life return after a volcano?
Michigan Technological University
Michigan Technological University: Active Volcanoes
Here you'll find a map of all the active volcanoes by region. Links to additional information are also provided.
PBS
Pbs: Kamchatka
Kamchatka has never been a quiet volcano. It is located in the Ring of Fire. You can learn about its eruptions and the people.
Other
The Many Faces of Mt. St. Helens
This site is all about Mt. St. Helens. It contains a table of facts about the eruption of the volcano in 1980. Use the menu bar at the bottom of the page to learn more about Mt. St. Helens before, during, and after the May 18th, 1980...
Other
Geo Topics: Volcanoes
This site explains what a volcano is by looking at the features, types, and the location of volcanoes The site also looks at some case studies for further information.
Other
College of New Jersey: Mt. Vesuvius
Interesting site on Pompeii. The first graphic you see is the city of Pompeii. Includes information and graphics about the volcano.
US Geological Survey
Us Geological Survey: Mt. Saint Helen
This page has a graphical and textual table of contents. You can go to an introduction, preface, previous eruption history, reawakening, and more!
US Geological Survey
Us Geological Survey: Volcanoes
This online book by Robert Tilling covers some key concepts such as eruptions, extraterrestrial volcanoes, and people and volcanoes.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Volcanoes of the u.s.
This graphical and textual journey about the US volcanoes was made by Steven Brantley. There is an introduction, volcanoes and plate tectonics, Hawaiian volcanoes, cascade volcanoes, restless volcanoes, a glossary and further readings.
US Geological Survey
Us Geological Society: Hawaiian Volcanoes
This is an online book about Hawaiian volcanoes. You can learn about the past, present and future of the Hawaiian volcanoes.
US Geological Survey
Living on Active Volcanoes on Hawaii
Living on the island of Hawaii brings you the hazard of living near a volcano. Read about actual eruptions and get scientific seismic information and maps.
US Geological Survey
Us Geological Survey: Ring of Fire & Plate Tectonics
A massive amount of information on the Ring of Fire and plate tectonics. There are links to graphics and text. The volcanoes in the Ring of Fire are discussed in detail by area.
US Geological Survey
Us Geological Survey/ 20th Century Eruptions
table of 20th century eruptions. The dates are in chronological order starting with the most recent. Each eruption has a link and a description.