Volcanoes

Informational/Research Sites

• Earthforce in the Core
• FEMA for Kids - Volcanoes....Great resource!
• Parts of a Volcano  -  Nice labeled diagram.
• Legends about Volcanoes
• Today in Volcano History
• Volcano! - For 2nd grade...Students will find out how scientists classify volcanoes.
• Volcanic and Geologic Terms
• Volcano Facts  Click on all the links for information.
• Volcanoes of the World - Click on the volcano you want to learn about.
• Volcano Teaching Theme - From Teach-Nology.
• Volcano Video Conferencing - Includes information on what and how to do this in your school.
• Diddley's Volcano Information Page Great information (yes, by a kid)!!!
• Volcanoes - CLN theme page.
• Volcanoes - Theme page from ABC Teach.
• Volcanoes - Theme page from USGS....some good resources here.
• Volcanoes - Theme page from Zwolle Elementary School.
• Volcanoes - Theme page from Gander Academy.
• Volcano World Homepage - All you ever would want to know!!!


Online Lesson Plans

• Volcanic Journalism - Great Lesson Plan...Check out Branching Out and Online Activity.
• Volcano Unit
• Research Project on Volcanoes
• To Erupt or Not to Erupt
• The Volcano WebQuest
• Volcanoes  This is a self-directed lesson.
• Volcanoes - Students will learn the difference between an Effusive and Explosive volcanic activity.
• Volcanoes - WebQuest
• Volcanic Terms - Another self-directed lesson
• Volcanic Cones and Eruptions - Self-directed lesson.
• Sizzling Volcanoes - WebQuest
• Hot Spots - Hawaii and Yellowstone  Self-directed lesson.
• Volcano - WebQuest


Online Activities

• Ask a Volcanologist  - Also FAQs on Volcanoes
• Volcano Activity - Drive the Magic Schoolbus to see it low its top.
• Images of Volcanoes by Regions  - Click on a region of the world on the map or choose one below the map.
• New Kid Art - Click on a link to see volcano artwork by students.
• Volcano Eruption Simulation
• Unscramble the Volcano Names  Just click on the letter you want and then place it in the spot you think is correct.
• The Mighty Volcano - Online Field Trip from Scholastic.
• Volcanoes of the United States Matching Game - Put the state and the volcano together!!!
• Online Crossword Puzzle


Offline Activities/Lesson Plans

• Building Volcano Models - Instructions on how to build eleven models!
• Understanding Volcanoes - Lesson plan for K-5.


Online Quiz/Glossary

• Volcano Quiz - Look for the answers on the World Wide Web.

 

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Updated: August 5, 2005
Jerrie S. Cheek
Educational Technology Center  - KSU
Kennesaw, GA 30144