You can demonstrate the destructive force of volcanic mudflows to your early earth scientists using this lesson plan. Messy, but memorable, the two demonstrations require some preparation. Use one or both! Included is a link to activity...

Ninth graders analyze published geologic hazard maps of California and comprehend how to use the map's information to identify evidence of geologic events of the past and present and predict geologic changes in the future. They select...

Students participate in a demonstration that helps them visualize mudflows and how they move.  In this exploratory lesson students simulate a mudflow and create an avalanche.

Students construct a mockup of a volcano by crumbling up newspapers and piling them into the shape of a volcano. They place a tarp over the newspapers making sure the tarp is large enough to simulate a flat area at the volcano's base....

Pupils interpret maps and graph data related to volcanic ash. Then they analyze the importance of wind speed and the dangers of the ash to both life, air temperature, and technology. 

Young scholars analyze satellite image data of Volcan Villarica. In this earth science lesson, students identify dangerous areas surrounding the volcano. They propose a new safe location for the town.

Fourth graders are introduced to the concept of ecosystem; specifically, the interrelationships among plants and animals within an ecosystem, and their relationships to the environment in which they live and interact.

In this word search worksheet, students are given 15 challenging words related to volcanoes. Students locate these words in a puzzle which is shaped to resemble an exploding volcano.

In this geology activity, students locate 26 terms in this activity about volcanoes. Answers to the activity are available in various formats.

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.

A powerful lahar makes its way down the Mt Pinatubo volcano at great speeds, easily destroying much in its path.

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.

This multimedia resource produced for Teachers' Domain chronicles the 1980 volcanic eruption of Mount St. Helens. Featured are still images of the devastation, video of the eruption plume, and before-and-after satellite images of the...

Read an illustrated description of how an undersea volcanic eruption formed the Caribbean island of Montserrat. Includes a lengthy description of volcanic processes and defines many volcanic terms, such as lahar, tephra, and pyroclastic...

A reference page to explore the basic geological features of volcanoes.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explosive eruptions cause widespread damage and are very dangerous.

Explains what a natural disaster is and provides a list of every type along with a short description of each.

Great resource for learning all about tornadoes. Find out how they are formed, how they erupt, the different types, and notable volcanic eruptions. Also includes safety tips, animations, and activities.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Indicates the factors that lead to landslides and other mass movements, what their characteristics are, and how to avoid them.

Describes what a volcano landslide is, how they occur, the effects of these landslides, and case studies.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists are assessing hazards at many of the almost 70 active and potentially active volcanoes in the United States. In this article, learn how they are closely monitoring activity at the most...

Clearly labeled diagram of a volcanic eruption, with a focus on the hazardous effects of landslides, pyroclastic flows, lava flows, eruption clouds, acid rain, tephra, and lahars.

Describes what a volcano landslide is, how they occur, the effects of these landslides, and case studies.