Students investigate types of volcanoes. In this earth science lesson, students view a diagram of a volcano on an overhead projector and discuss the types of volcanoes. Students choose a volcano and write five facts about it.

Students define volcanoes and why they erupt. Using baking soda, vinegar, and soap detergent, students create and observe their own volcanoes erupting. A brain-pop video can be used to follow-up the activity (found on website).

Third graders identify and interpret natural disasters and act as experts to determine where the best location for a new farm would be. Students conduct research on an issue given as it relates to their area of expertise. Students...

Students observe a visual representation of a volcano erupting. They measure and sketch the volcano and discuss how engineers use this information. They discover the type of equipment used to indicate an eruption.

Students explore how volcanoes are formed, list the parts and characteristics of volcanoes, state the differences in various types of lava, and analyze the volume of ejecta from a volcano.

Young scholars ask a professional volcanologist a question online. This activity allows students to ask questions that they have chosen, and it makes scientists seem more personal to Young scholars.

Students compare and contrast the volcanoes of Earth and Mars, and examine specific volcanoes on Mars. They model the processes that create cone and shield volcanoes, and measure the slope angles of cone and shield volcanoes.

Pupils explore the most dangerous volcanoes on Earth, plot their locations, and research different volcanic hazards.

Students investigate how particle size affects the angle of a volcano's slope.

Students build a volcano model on tag board. They add lava and ash layers simulating the process that builds a real strato volcano cone.

Fourth graders watch teacher conduct the following experiment. Wearing safety goggles and old clothing is advised. The experiment could ruin clothing and hurt unprotected eyes. Follow the steps below having students write down what they...

Students study the effects on the evolution of human culture from volcanic events worldwide.

This site explains 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.

Contains images, movies, panoramas, information, and history of the Mount St. Helens eruption (1980) as well information and images of the current state of the volcano.

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...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This two-page PDF nonfiction passage entitled "Volcanoes: Magma Rising: Studying Volcanoes" discusses how they study volcanoes to learn how they work. It is part of Paired Texts: "Volcanoes: Magma...

Learn about the cause, types, and effects of volcanoes in this guide.

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...

Provides detailed information on Mount Baker as well as information on glaciers, hydrology, lakes and drainages and other points of interest.

Students will be using live data about volcanoes and earthquakes to look for patterns and understand why natural disasters may or may not be able to be predicted. Resources include helpful websites, a video of the lesson in action,...

Third grade students at World of Inquiry, School #58 created this set of cards as part of an expedition on natural disasters. To create their card, each student researched and wrote a descriptive summary on a specific natural event; each...

This lesson plan is designed to teach young children about volcanoes by making a model volcano and having it erupt.