Worksheet
Curated OER

Earthquake Crossword Puzzle

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this earthquake crossword worksheet, students read ten clues and determine which word in the word box best matches. Students fit their answers in a crossword puzzle.
Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

Volcano Lesson Plans

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
Volcano and earthquake lessons can provide a great way to link science instruction to current events.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Plate Patterns

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read about a volcano and use the latitude and longitude information to plot and describe the volcano on the map. They discuss patterns seen on the map. In addition, they color code a map according to zones, plates, etc.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Earthquake Proof Structures

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders build a structure that is able to withstand a simulated earthquake. They research earthquakes, earthquake measurement, and society's preparation for and reaction to them. Pupils build models and present them to the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Where There's Smoke......

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners use fundamental relationships between melting points, boiling points, solubility, temperature and pressure to develop explanations.  In this chemistry lesson students complete an activity. 
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Unexplored!

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore volcanoes.  In this deep sea volcano lesson students complete a worksheet and various activities.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Going to Extremes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils compare and contrast Archaea with bacteria and other organisms.  In this ocean lesson students complete diagrams.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What's the Difference?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars discover how volcanic processes differ at convergent and divergent tectonic plate boundaries. They identify three geologic features that are associated with most volcanoes on Earth.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Plate Patterns

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students review the patterns they discovered from a previous activity.  In this investigative lesson students plot data as a class and color a map. 
Worksheet
Curated OER

Mt. Saint Helens

For Students 4th - 8th
In this Mt. Saint Helens worksheet, students read the passage about Mt. Saint Helens and answer true or false questions. Students answer 10 questions. 
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Geology: Pacific Ring of Fire

For Students 6th - 8th
A slide show presentation illustrating the characteristics of the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Handout
US Geological Survey

Us Geological Survey: Ring of Fire & Plate Tectonics

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Interactive
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Ring of Fire O Logy Card

For Students 9th - 10th
Flip over this interactive OLogy flash card to read about the Ring of Fire, a series of volcanoes in the Pacific Ocean along the Pacific Plate.
Lesson Plan
American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Ring of Fire

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students identify plate boundaries as well as continents, countries, and bodies of water to become familiar with an area known as the "Ring of Fire."
Handout
US Geological Survey

Us Geological Survey: Map of Ring of Fire

For Students 9th - 10th
A clear map of the Ring of Fire, with each volcano named. There are a few sentences of caption under the map.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Pacific Ring of Fire

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers information on the location of the Pacific Ring of Fire, an area of frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Map included.
Website
NOAA

Noaa: Submarine Ring of Fire 2006

For Students 9th - 10th
This multi-media site is packed with interesting information about the exploration of the undersea volcanos situated along the Marianna Arc.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Ring of Fire 1: What Volcanoes Tell Us About Plate Tectonics

For Students 6th - 8th
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.
Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: The Ring of Fire

For Students 2nd - 8th
Information on the Ring of Fire, what caused it, where it is located, and the active volcanoes.
Article
CNN

Cnn: Japan Fearful of Re Energized "Ring of Fire"

For Students 9th - 10th
Article describing Japan's reactions to the Ring of Fire heating up again. 10/1995
Website
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Savage Earth: Ring of Fire

For Students 9th - 10th
A report on the ring of fire. You can click on the graphic to see a map of the ring of fire.
Handout
CNN

Cnn: Ring of Fire

For Students 9th - 10th
Scientists say that the Ring of Fire is coming back to life. Discover which volcano might be next to erupt.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Band of Volcanoes in the Pacific

For Students 3rd - 5th
Students can form conclusions about the location and formation of volcanoes by viewing pictures and maps. These pictures show eruptions, plumes of smoke, and an underwater volcano. The map shows the location of volcanoes in the Ring of...
Handout
PBS

Pbs: Kamchatka

For Students 9th - 10th
Kamchatka has never been a quiet volcano. It is located in the Ring of Fire. You can learn about its eruptions and the people.