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Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Landforms, Rocks & Minerals: Igneous Rocks

For Students 3rd - 5th
A slideshow, a karaoke song to sing along to, and a short multiple-choice quiz on the topic of igneous rocks, how they are formed, and some different types.
Unit Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Landforms, Rocks & Minerals: Earthquakes

For Students 3rd - 5th
A video and a short multiple-choice quiz on earthquakes, how they form, how they are measured, and the ways they can change the surface of the Earth.
Handout
PBS

Pbs Nova: Anatomy of a Volcano

For Students 9th - 10th
A reference page to explore the basic geological features of volcanoes.
Handout
NASA

Nasa: Space Place: What Is a Volcano?

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learn about volcanoes and their causes, and see some awesome eruptions caught on camera!
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Volcano Characteristics

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What volcanoes are and where they are located.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Volcano Characteristics

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What volcanoes are and where they are located.
Unit Plan
University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Volcanic Activity

For Students 9th - 10th
A resource to help understand how volcanoes work and how the can affect their surroundings.
Interactive
PurposeGames

Purpose Games: The Rock Cycle

For Students 9th - 10th
Select the correct response for each given name. Players will test their knowledge of the rock cycle with this 9 question interactive.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Igneous Rocks

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Factors that determine the composition of an igneous rock.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Rock, Rumble

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text explaining what causes volcanoes to erupt. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Geothermal Power

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Presents the way geothermal energy is harnessed and some of its benefits and costs. Downloadable resources are also available.
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BBC

Bbc Bitesize: Rocks

For Students 3rd - 6th
This learning module helps students understand the three types of rock: sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic and how they are formed.
Interactive
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Volcanoes

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive from Annenberg Learner asks the question of whether erumptions of volcanoes can be predicted. Review what you already know about volcanoes, and move on to forecasting potential. Several short video clips are included as...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Landforms, Rocks & Minerals: The Rock Cycle

For Students 3rd - 5th
A video, a karaoke song to sing along to, and a short multiple-choice quiz on what happens during the rock cycle.
Handout
eSchool Today

E School Today: Igneous Rocks

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn the basics of igneous rock formation.
Handout
Center for Educational Technologies

Earth Science Explorer: The Rock Cycle

For Students 3rd - 6th
This one-page explanation of the rock cycle contains a very helpful diagram and useful explanatory notes. Site explains how rocks are made and broken down.
Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Answers to Exploration Questions: Volcanoes

For Students 9th - 10th
A site answering questions such as volcano type, how scientist predict eruptions, and how scientist know hot spots exist in Yellowstone National Park.
Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Igneous Rocks Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Review your understanding of the big ideas under the topic of igneous rocks.
Lesson Plan
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Volcano Lesson Plan

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Use this site to understand how volcanoes work.
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Volcanoes: Lesson 4

For Students 4th - 8th
This lesson will provide models or diagrams that explain how volcanic eruptions occur, and discuss their impact on living things. It is 4 of 5 in the series titled "Volcanoes."
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Volcanoes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson students are given a brief description of a volcano and asked to identify the parts of the volcano.
Article
American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: What Are Igneous Rocks?

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the make-up and causes of igneous rock.
Handout
Other

University of Delaware: Plate Tectonics

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site is a very simple overview of plate tectonics. It includes a map of all the major plates and a diagram of the layers of the earth.
Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Underwater Volcano Facts

For Students 4th - 8th
Provides information about underwater volcanoes.

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