Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: This Dynamic Planet
Research and explore past earthquake and volcanic activity on this interactive world map. User can manipulate which notable events and other map characteristics to view depending on the type of study being done.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Magma Composition at Volcanoes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The composition of magma affects the type of volcanic eruption.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Magma Composition at Volcanoes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The composition of magma affects the type of volcanic eruption.
Ohio State University
Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: The Forces That Change the Face of Earth
Learn how different types of Earth processes change Earth's surface.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Global Volcanism Program: Volcanoes of the World
The Smithsonian Institute presents a searchable database on volcanoes of the world. Search by region, volcano name, or eruption date. There is also a chronological list of large eruptions during the last 10,000 years.
Other
Ohio Department of Education: The Long and Short Story of Ecological Succession
An ecology simulation where each student plays a role of an organism in an forest ecosystem. Students earn and keep track of their own survival points to determine which type of organism is most successful at survival during different...
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Volcano
Illustrated resource explores how volcanoes are formed and the different types of volcanoes.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Second Grade Science: Volcanoes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers volcanoes, and the different types of eruptions that can occur from them.
Geography 4 kids
Geography4kids: All About Volcanoes
An introductory look at volcanoes. Basic facts like the different kinds of volcanoes, kinds of lava, and structure are explained in a brief, easy to understand way. A brief quiz to test comprehension follows.
BBC
Bbc: Cbbc Newsround Guides: Volcanoes
Learn about the cause, types, and effects of volcanoes in this guide.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Types of Rock
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart, review different forms of rock. See examples of each and review vocabulary terms.
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....
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.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Volcanoes: Lesson 5
This lesson will provide models or diagrams that explain how volcanic eruptions occur, and discuss their impact on living things. It is 5 of 5 in the series titled "Volcanoes."
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Natural Disasters
Students are introduced to our planet's structure and its dynamic system of natural forces through an examination of the natural hazards of earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, tsunamis, floods and tornados, as well as avalanches, fires,...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Volcanic Panic!
Students learn about the causes, composition and types of volcanoes. They begin with an overview of the Earth's interior and how volcanoes form. Once students know about how a volcano functions, they learn how engineers predict...
US Geological Survey
Us Geological Survey: How Hawaiian Volcanoes Work
This page from the US Geological Survey has several links to pages that explain the formation of volcanoes. These links will also explain the creation of new land and other hazards.
Oregon State University
Volcano World: Volcanoes in National Parks
Learn about the type of volcanoes found in the National Parks in this reference article. Also, learn how those volcanoes formed.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Volcanic Hazards, Features, and Phenomena
Site from the U.S. Geological Survey provides a brief list of volcano terminology including descriptions as well as links to major menus.
Science Struck
Science Struck: A Complete List of Natural Disasters
Explains what a natural disaster is and provides a list of every type along with a short description of each.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Volcanism
Volcanoes are one of the most dynamic, powerful, and visible forces on Earth. This interactive resource adapted from the National Park Service uses images to describe different types and parts of volcanoes, volcanic rocks, magma, and...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Igneous Activity
In this interactive tutorial you will learn about the types, forms, and hazards of volcanoes. The types of landform common to volcanic activity is discussed. Then, the landforms commonly resulting from intrusive igneous activity are...
Weather Wiz Kids
Weather Wiz Kids: Volcanos
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.
Oregon State University
Oregon State University: Volcano World
An educational portal that consolidates all kinds of useful information about volcanoes. Choose from a menu of topic options and start exploring or use the site's search tool to find just what you're looking for.