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College of New Jersey: Mt. Vesuvius
Interesting site on Pompeii. The first graphic you see is the city of Pompeii. Includes information and graphics about the volcano.
US Geological Survey
Us Geological Survey: Mt. Vesuvius, Italy
Explore some useful information about Mt. Vesuvius of Italy.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Eruption!
A downloadable computer simulation which showcases a series of villages that surround an active volcano. The volcano is modeled after Mount Vesuvius and is getting close to erupting. The goal of the exercise is to preserve as many people...
Science Struck
Science Struck: Facts About Mount Vesuvius
Read about the geology and history of Mount Vesuvius in Italy, how it was formed, its destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum in AD 79, the next eruption in 1944, and what it is like today.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Activity: Who Knows What?
In this activity, you'll start to explore how examining the same event from different perspectives can result in drawing varied conclusions surrounding that event. You will be answering questions about the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius based...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Activity: What Do You Know? What Do You Ask?
Your job in this activity is to assemble the best research team possible to most deeply understand the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. Choose a discipline you believe is best suited to understand the eruption and defend your choice. A link to...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Vesuvius (World's Most Dangerous Volcano)
An article outlines the reasons why Vesuvius should be considered the world's most dangerous volcano.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Science Italian Style: Eruption!
Research Mt. Vesuvius and scientists' preparations for a future eruption. Produce a television program about volcanoes for middle school students as part of a public information campaign to inform citizens of Washington State about Mount...