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University of Hawai'i

University of Hawaii: Hawaii Center for Volcanology

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the home page for the Hawaii Center for Volcanology. Look through this site and virtually visit the different volcanoes in Hawaii. Also provides a description of the formation of the Hawaiian Islands from volcanic activity.
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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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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Volcanoes: Lesson 5

For Students 4th - 8th
This lesson will provide models or diagrams that explain how volcanic eruptions occur, and discuss their impact on living things. It is 5 of 5 in the series titled "Volcanoes."
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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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San Diego State University

San Diego State University: How Volcanoes Work: Eruption Types

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the different ways that volcanoes erupt. These eruptions are closely related to the kind of volcanic activity that is occurring. Includes a quiz at the end.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Volcanoes

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart discusses the parts of a volcano and where some are located.
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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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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Igneous Activity

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive tutorial you will learn about the types, forms, and hazards of volcanoes. The types of landform common to volcanic activity is discussed. Then, the landforms commonly resulting from intrusive igneous activity are...
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Handout
Oregon State University

Volcano World: Types of Volcanoes

For Students 9th - 10th
A reference page describing the different types of volcanoes.
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Handout
Oregon State University

Volcano World: Volcanoes in National Parks

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the type of volcanoes found in the National Parks in this reference article. Also, learn how those volcanoes formed.
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Handout
Oregon State University

Volcano World: Submarine Volcanoes

For Students 9th - 10th
Did you know the most productive volcanic systems on Earth are beneath the ocean? This reference page will explore the features and properties of these submarine volcanoes.
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Interactive
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: This Dynamic Planet

For Students 9th - 10th
Research and explore past earthquake and volcanic activity on this interactive world map. User can manipulate which notable events and other map characteristics to view depending on the type of study being done.
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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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Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Volcanic Panic!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars learn about the causes, composition and types of volcanoes. They begin with an overview of the Earth's interior and how volcanoes form. Once students know about how a volcano functions, they learn how engineers predict...
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Other

Puna Ridge: Voyage to Puna Ridge

For Students 9th - 10th
On January 3, 1983, fountains of lava erupted from a fissure on Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, sending rivers of molten rock flowing towards the sea. Nearly 16 years later, the eruption continues with no sign of letting up. This site provides...
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Climate Literacy

Clean: Mt. Pinatubo and the Atmosphere

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This instructional activity explores the impact of volcanic eruptions on the atmosphere. Students will analyze three types of visual information: a graph of aerosol optical depth v. global temperature, a global map with temperature...
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Types of Rock

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart, review different forms of rock. See examples of each and review vocabulary terms.
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Unit Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Natural Disasters

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students are introduced to our planet's structure and its dynamic system of natural forces through an examination of the natural hazards of earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, tsunamis, floods and tornados, as well as avalanches, fires,...
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Ready to Erupt!

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students observe an in-classroom visual representation of a volcanic eruption. The water-powered volcano demonstration is made in advance, using sand, hoses and a waterballoon, representing the main components of all volcanoes. During...
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Interactive
Other

Ohio Department of Education: The Long and Short Story of Ecological Succession

For Students 6th - 8th
An ecology simulation where each student plays a role of an organism in an forest ecosystem. Students earn and keep track of their own survival points to determine which type of organism is most successful at survival during different...
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Science in Paradise: Paradise Postponed

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Research the eruption of the Soufriere Hills volcano that devastated the island of Montserrat, and create a mini volcano using the chemical reaction caused by mixing baking soda and vinegar.
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Handout
Oregon State University

Volcano World: Eruption Styles

For Students 9th - 10th
Study the different eruption styles with this reference page that discusses the characteristics of the eruption styles.
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Curated OER

Geo Topics: Volcanoes

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explaines what a volcano is by looking at the features, types, and the location of volcanoes The site also looks at some case studies for further information.

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