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Interactive
Curated OER

Volcanic Features Quiz

For Students 5th - 12th
In this volcanic features quiz worksheet, students complete an on-line quiz, clicking on questions and matching answers, scoring 1 point for each correct answer. A printed version is available.
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Interactive
Curated OER

Volcanic Features

For Students 5th - 12th
In this volcanic features quiz worksheet, students complete an on-line quiz, clicking on questions and matching answers, scoring 1 point for each correct answer. A printed version is available.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Igneous Rock Features

For Students 5th - 8th
In this volcano worksheet, students will use a diagram to identify 6 volcanic features and describe how those features were formed.
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Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Volcanic Features

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive resource adapted from the National Park Service illustrates the variety of landforms and features created by volcanoes. Featured are calderas, craters, fumaroles and other geothermal features, igneous rocks, lava flows,...
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Unit Plan
Tramline

Virtual Field Trip: Volcanoes

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
In this virtual field trip find out about how volcanoes are formed and what kind of destruction can they cause. Discover how volcanoes affect our environment and where can you find active volcanoes on earth and on other planets.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Hotspot Lesson: Relative Dating

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson explains the application of relative dating for volcanic features in the ocean, after which students will identify which volcanic features are relatively older than others.
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Unit Plan
Other

Internet Geography: Volcanoes

For Students 3rd - 8th
Investigate volcanoes with this interactive site containing a virtual field trip and other activities.
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Website
US Geological Survey

Us Geological Survey: Hawaiian Volcanoes

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the US Geological Survey provides general information about the Hawaiian volcanoes.
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Website
US Geological Survey

Us Geological Survey: How Hawaiian Volcanoes Work

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Woods Hole Oceanography Institute: Hot Topics: Lava Flows

For Students 9th - 10th
How long does it take a volcano to grow? What are the different types of lava? What's a lava tube? All of these questions are addressed by this resource.
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Interactive
Other

Goodearth Graphics: The Virtual Lava Tube

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore this photo archive from Goodearth Graphics to learn more about lava formations and effects.