+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

It's Going to Blow Up!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Get your ocean explorers online, reading articles about submarine volcanoes. They answer a series of questions and take a geometery challenge in which they calculate how much of a volcano has been blown away. Make sure to explore several...
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

What Causes Volcanoes?

For Students 4th - 8th
For this volcano worksheet, students will label the parts of a volcano on a diagram. Then students will identify the 3 kinds of places where volcanoes can occur and describe how volcanoes are formed in the Pacific Ring of Fire. This...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

"Tsunamis"

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers visit a PBS Website about tsunamis to consider their causes, effects and steps countries have taken to try to defend against them. They answer questions and create a brochure explaining tsunami facts and procedures to...
+
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.
+
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.
+
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.
+
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
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.
+
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."
+
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.
+
Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: New Zealand

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a travel guide and country profile of New Zealand including a broad overview and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and...
+
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
Science Struck

Science Struck: 19 Worst Natural Disasters in the History of Japan

For Students 4th - 8th
Presents a list of the nineteen worst natural disasters to strike Japan, along with descriptions, year, number of casualties, and where each occurred. Japan has been hit by earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, typhoons, blizzards,...
+
Handout
Weather Wiz Kids

Weather Wiz Kids: Volcanos

For Students 1st - 5th
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.
+
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.
+
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
+
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
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.
+
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.