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Worksheet
Curated OER

Match the Sketches of the Volcanoes to the Names

For Students 7th - 9th
In this volcano learning exercise, students are given three pictures of three different types of volcanoes. They are to match the names of each with their pictures.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Causes of Volcanoes

For Students 7th - 9th
In this volcano activity, students fill in a chart with sketches of the three causes of volcanoes, the type of lava from each, a description and any features of each and examples of each.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Types of Volcanoes

For Students 7th - 9th
In this volcanoes worksheet, students unscramble the three types of volcanoes given eighteen boxes with letters that make up the words cinder cone, shield and composite
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Volcanoes Word Search Puzzle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this science worksheet, learners look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of the word search. Spelling skills are worked on.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Visit to Southern Africa - Volcano

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students examine a cookie that represents pumice and lava in order to realize that lava is a composite of many rock particles. They compare and contrast pumice to the cookie by estimating, weighing, measuring and dissecting the cookie...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Earth Science Review

For Students 6th - 8th
In this earth science activity, students find the vocabulary words that are part of a review and the answers are found by clicking the link at the bottom of the page.
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Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

Geological Pyrotechnics

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students will be amazed at the wonders of volcanoes and learn about their characteristics as they build these models.
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Unit Plan
Center for Educational Technologies

Center for Educational Technologies: Exploring the Environment: Volcanoes

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about volcanoes and apply what you know to making decisions about how to handle real world situations. You will find lots of supporting materials for these activities.
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Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Anatomy of a Volcano

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive activity from NOVA Online, explore the main features of the Nyiragongo volcano, located in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and learn what risks it poses to the 500,000 people who live in its shadow.
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Handout
University of Victoria (Canada)

University of Victoria: Composite Volcanoes

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about composite volcanoes.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Types of Volcanoes

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Different types of eruptions create different types of volcanoes.
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Unit Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Landforms, Rocks & Minerals: Volcanoes

For Students 3rd - 5th
A video and a short multiple-choice quiz on the topic of volcanoes.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Types of Volcanoes

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Different types of eruptions create different types of volcanoes.
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Website
Geography 4 kids

Geography4kids: All About Volcanoes

For Students 3rd - 8th
An introductory look at volcanoes. Basic facts like the different kinds of volcanoes, kinds of lava, and structure are explained in a brief, easy to understand way. A brief quiz to test comprehension follows.
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Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Volcanism

For Students 9th - 10th
Volcanoes are one of the most dynamic, powerful, and visible forces on Earth. This interactive resource adapted from the National Park Service uses images to describe different types and parts of volcanoes, volcanic rocks, magma, and...
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Handout
Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Volcano

For Students K - 1st
Illustrated resource explores how volcanoes are formed and the different types of volcanoes.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc Bitesize: Monitoring Volcanoes

For Students 3rd - 8th
Composite and shield volcanoes are found along plate margins. They have distinctive characteristics and can have both positive and negative effects on people and the landscape.
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Handout
US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Quick Reference for Volcano Types

For Students 9th - 10th
Succinct descriptions of the different kinds of volcanoes, with additional links for each.
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Types of Volcanoes Study Guide

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about different types of volcanoes. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
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Website
US Geological Survey

Usgs: Volcanic Hazards, Features, and Phenomena

For Students 9th - 10th
Site from the U.S. Geological Survey provides a brief list of volcano terminology including descriptions as well as links to major menus.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Ready to Rumble

For Teachers 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about three different types of volcanoes. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in classifying and categorizing.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Earth Science for Kids: Volcanoes

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the science of volcanoes including how they form mountains, lava, and magma; types such as cinder cone, composite, and shield; watch a video about volcanoes.
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Handout
University of Hawai'i

Ask an Earth Expert: What Are the Different Types of Volcanoes?

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise explanation of the three types of volcanoes recognized by geologists.

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