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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Scientists Use Web Site to Report Volcano Activity

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students react to statements about volcanoes, then read a news article about scientists monitoring eruptions at Augustine volcano in Alaska. In this earth science and current events lesson, the teacher introduces the lesson with a...
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Handout
US Geological Survey

Us Geological Survey: Monitoring Active Volcanoes

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the US Geological Survey contains four pages full of information. The introduction discusses how volcanoes are monitored, the technique page discusses the equipment and the case studies show data. There is a conclusion at...
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Website
US Geological Survey

Alaska Volcano Observatory: Current Volcanic Activity in Alaska

For Students 9th - 10th
Current activity among Alaska's volcanoes is reported at this detailed site. Kamchatka Peninsula's volcanoes also receive attention. Location of active and dormant volcanoes are plotted, images of activity are regularly updated via...