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Volcanoes
Volcano resources for teachers of all grade levels. Contains videos, worksheets, websites, and activities for students.
In this video, viewers will learn about how Lord Kelvin attempted to determine the age of the Earth, as well as why the Earth becomes warmer as...
This volcanic eruption style is called Surtseyan, named after the island of Surtsey. Surtseyan volcanoes erupt below the surface of the water.
A limnic eruption occurs when a poisonous gas gets "belched" out of the bottom of a lake where it was building up pressure. This video discusses...
Experience the awe-inspiring power of a strombolian eruption with this fascinating video found on ...
I have actually been to the Arenal Volcano. It is a beautiful site. The volcano erupted sending down a pyroclastic cloud killing several...
This volcano video demonstrates and discusses how composite and shield volcanoes are created and describes their lava type. The Ring of Fire and...
This is a short video that does a good job describing the Yellowstone Supervolcano. It does a great job showing the potential of large magma...
I show this volcano video when discussing cinder cone volcanoes. Paricutin erupted in 1943 and erupted for 9 years afterward. It occurred on...
During my unit on volcanoes, I have the students do some research on some famous volcanoes. Mt. Vesuvius is one. This video shows a quick tour...
Two volcano vocabulary activity worksheets. The first one is a 20-word search. The word search contains images of a shield, cinder, and composite...
In this volcano video, students will be able to see a climb up Krakatoa's child, Anak. I find this video fascinating because it vividly shows the...
Looking for a new way to teach the rock cycle? Check out this exciting twist on a classic activity from ...
Demonstrate how magma is more buoyant than the surrounding earth material. Volcanoes erupt simply because the melted rock rises up through cracks...
In this Earth Science or Physical Science lab, students will gain an understanding of the three types of thermal energy transfer, conduction,...
This is an animated video discussing the age of the earth. It discusses uranium and zirconium dating methods. Part of the video also talks about...
I show this volcanic eruption when trying to discuss the different types of eruptions. This one is called a Vulcanian eruption.
I show this volcanic eruption when trying to discuss the different types of eruptions. This one is called a lava dome eruption. Lava Dome...
In this demonstration, students will get a better understanding of what a geyser is and what makes it function the way it does. I was worried...
I show this video during my unit on volcanoes when discussing the two Hawaiian volcano flow types, Pahoehoe and aa lavas. It shows both very well...
Enhance your fossil unit with this concise and engaging video that explores the intriguing process of fossil extraction from rock. Witness the...
Prepare to be amazed and informed by this excellent animated video on the topic of tsunamis. Through the use of stunning visuals and easy-to-...
I show this video during my unit on volcanoes when discussing the two Hawaiian volcano flow types, Pahoehoe and aa lavas. It shows both very well...
This is a good video to help introduce or reinforce differing physical and cultural regions within Arizona.