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eBook
US Geological Survey

Us Geological Survey: Volcanoes

For Students 9th - 10th
This online book by Robert Tilling covers some key concepts such as eruptions, extraterrestrial volcanoes, and people and volcanoes.
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Handout
US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Volcanoes of the u.s.

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
US Geological Survey

Us Geological Society: Hawaiian Volcanoes

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an online book about Hawaiian volcanoes. You can learn about the past, present and future of the Hawaiian volcanoes.
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Website
US Geological Survey

Living on Active Volcanoes on Hawaii

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Lesson Plan
US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Volcanoes

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Six-part interdisciplinary teaching packet. Through the story of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, learners will answer fundamental questions about volcanoes. By learning about volcanoes, students will understand that the Earth...
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Unit Plan
Oregon State University

Volcano World: Mount St. Helens

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains images, movies, panoramas, information, and history of the Mount St. Helens eruption (1980) as well information and images of the current state of the volcano.
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Global Volcanism Program: Volcanoes of the World

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: Week of 10 21 13: African Lava Lake Naturally 'Mumifies' Animals

For Students 3rd - 8th
Article reports on an unusual lake in Africa in which the water perfectly perserves the remains of dead animals like mummies. Includes video.
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Interactive
BBC

Bbc: Animated Guide: Volcanoes

For Students 6th - 8th
An animated guide to volcanoes. Learn how they are formed, where they are found and the different types with this interactive slideshow.
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Igneous Activity

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Unit Plan
American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Dynamic Planet

For Students 6th - 8th
Seven hands-on lessons module where students learn about our dynamic planet. These inquiry-based explorations investigate scientific models, earthquakes and seismic waves, Earth's interior, Earth movements, the lithosphere, plate...
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Other

Earthquakes Canada: Tools for Teachers

For Students 9th - 10th
This webpage offers an excellent collection of teaching resources about earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, and much more. An extensive and extremely well-organized list of "frequently asked questions" regarding the topic, and live...
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Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: How Far Does a Lava Flow Go?

For Teachers 6th - 9th
While learning about volcanoes, magma and lava flows, students learn about the properties of liquid movement, coming to understand viscosity and other factors that increase and decrease liquid flow. They also learn about lava composition...
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eBook
Other

Chicago Science Group: Earth's Changing Surface Virtual Field Trip

For Students 3rd - 5th
Join Science Companion author Belinda Basca and her family as they explore the land forms in Hawaii from a helicopter! Includes suggestions for teacher lessons, student activities, and web resources.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Volcanoes: Magma Rising: Studying Volcanoes

For Students 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This two-page PDF nonfiction passage entitled "Volcanoes: Magma Rising: Studying Volcanoes" discusses how they study volcanoes to learn how they work. It is part of Paired Texts: "Volcanoes: Magma...
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Article
National Earth Science Teachers Association

Windows to the Universe: Volcano Formation

For Students 6th - 9th
Explanation of the factors that result in the formation of volcanoes, some basic but helpful animations and photographs.
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Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Dynamic Earth Interactives

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive tutorials on plate tectonics, plates and boundaries, and the Earth's structure convey the dynamism of geologic processes, such as earthquakes and volcanoes. Takes a multidimensional approach to coverage of basic geologic...
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Interactive
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Volcanoes: Forecasting Eruptions

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at some of the methods and problems with forecasting volcanic eruptions.
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Lesson Plan
Teachnology

Teachnology: Volcano Teaching Theme

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For any educator planning a teaching unit/theme on volcanoes, this is the place for you! Links to a myriad of lesson plans, worksheets, bulletin board ideas, interactive sites, WebQuests, and much more are all found on this site.
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Website
US Geological Survey

Us Geological Survey: Mt. Rainier

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive information on Mt. Rainier in Washington. Links to current information, background information, visit a volcano, items of interest, publications and reports, educational outreach, menus of interest and useful links.
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Website
US Geological Survey

Us Geological Survey: Mt. Saint Helens

For Students 9th - 10th
All the information that you would ever want to know about Mt. Saint Helens. There is a massive number of links to current information, background information, items of interest, eruption history and the May 18, 1980 eruption.
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Handout
Oregon State University

Oregon State University: Volcanoes by Country

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of volcanoes sorted by the nation where they are located. For more in-depth information and photos, click on the name of the volcano.
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Website
US Geological Survey

Usgs: Yellowstone Volcano Observatory

For Students 9th - 10th
Yellowstone Volcano Observatory is an instrument-based monitoring program designed for observing volcanic and earthquake activity in the Yellowstone National Park region. This website provides information about its geology, history,...
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Savage Earth Online

For Students 6th - 8th
PBS produced "Savage Earth," a television series about volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis. Contains extensive information with great graphics.