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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Volcano Characteristics

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What volcanoes are and where they are located.
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Website
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Volcano

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Definitions, facts, charts, activities, crafts, quizzes, and diagrams for teaching and learning about volcanoes.
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Activity
San Diego State University

San Diego State University: How Volcanoes Work

For Students 9th - 10th
An educational resource for educators discussing the science behind volcanoes and their processes. This website provides information on eruption dynamics, eruption products, eruption types, historical eruptions, and volcano landforms....
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Interactive
BBC

Bbc: Animated Guide: Volcanoes

For Students 6th - 8th
An animated guide to volcanoes. Learn how they are formed, where they are found and the different types with this interactive slideshow.
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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
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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Graphic
US Geological Survey

Usgs: Volcano Photo Glossary

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent glossary provides not only a definition of volcano terms but also a color photo of the term.
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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: Magma Composition at Volcanoes

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The composition of magma affects the type of volcanic eruption.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Magma Composition at Volcanoes

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The composition of magma affects the type of volcanic eruption.
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Website
Oregon State University

Oregon State University: Volcano World

For Students 9th - 10th
An educational portal that consolidates all kinds of useful information about volcanoes. Choose from a menu of topic options and start exploring or use the site's search tool to find just what you're looking for.
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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.
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Handout
US Geological Survey

Usgs: Types of Volcanic Eruptions

For Students 9th - 10th
Types of volcanic eruptions are named after actual volcanoes. View the eruptions of these volcanoes.
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Activity
NOAA

Noaa: Make Your Own Volcano [Pdf]

For Students 4th - 8th
Learn how different types of volcanoes develop and construct a simple volcano on your own.
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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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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Second Grade Science: Volcanoes

For Students 2nd
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers volcanoes, and the different types of eruptions that can occur from them.
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Website
BBC

Bbc: Cbbc Newsround Guides: Volcanoes

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the cause, types, and effects of volcanoes in this guide.
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Handout
Merriam-Webster

Merriam Webster: Dictionary Illustration: Types of Volcanoes: Types of Volcanoes

For Students 9th - 10th
A labeled diagram of three types of volcanoes: cinder cone, shield, and stratovolcano.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Names of Active Volcanoes

For Students 4th - 8th
Explains different types of volcanoes and provides brief descriptions of active volcanoes around the world, including their histories of volcanic eruptions.
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Handout
Center for Educational Technologies

Nasa Classroom of the Future: Volcanoes

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to discover some interesting facts about volcanoes and how they affect the earth. See some great animation and photos of volcanoes as well.
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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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Online Course
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Earth and Space Science: The Engine That Drives the Earth

For Students 9th - 10th
Material to begin an exploration of volcanoes, earthquakes, and plate tectonics. An hour-long video is accompanied by learning goals, an outline and overview, details on volcano types, plate boundaries, and "hot spots," and ideas for...
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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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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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