Science Links
Earthquakes & Volcanoes
Savage Earth
Explains the structure of the earth's crust and how and why it causes earthquakes and volcanoes, and tsunamis.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/savageearth/
Earthquake Vs Volcano
Would you rather live near an earthquake fault or a volcano? This Year 3 class have examined this question with their team of resident Seismologists and volcanoes from our resident Volcanologists.
http://www.kyrene.org/schools/brisas/sunda/ev/ev_home.htm
Virtual Earthquake
Interactive Web-based activity designed to introduce you to the concepts of how an earthquake EPICENTER is located and how the RICHTER MAGNITUDE of an earthquake is determined.
http://www.sciencecourseware.com/VirtualEarthquake/
Eye in the Sky: Earthquakes
Learn about the environmental impact of earthquakes.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/eye/earthquakes/
Earthquake Glossary
Definitions of earthquake terms
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/4kids/eqterms.html
National Geographic Kids: Earthquake
Interactive site showing the destructive force of earthquakes
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ngkids/0403/
Anatomy of an Earthquake
Interactive journey below the earth's surface to discover how shifts in geologic plates set off earthquakes.
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/science/earthquake_interactives.htm
Earthquakes
Learn about earthquakes, why they occur and why we can't predict them.
http://www.thetech.org/exhibits_events/online/quakes/intro/
Earthquake Images
View images of the destructive power of earthquakes.
http://www.sciencecourseware.com/eec/Earthquake/
Describing Earthquakes
Learn about earthquake intensity using this interactive site.
http://iknowthat.school.aol.com/AOLAtSchool/earthquake/science_desk.html
Forces of Nature: Earthquakes
Learn about fault lines, seismic activity and the causes and effects of earthquakes.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/forcesofnature/interactive/index.html?section=e
Life Along the Faultline
Discover how engineers create structures to withstand earthquakes and view images of the destructive power of nature.
http://www.exploratorium.edu/faultline/
Earthquake Fact Sheet
Information about earthquake and an experiment to try.
http://www.suzy.co.nz/SuzysWorld/Factpage.asp?FactSheet=30
Volcano, Mountain of Fire
Explores how volcanoes are formed and how they behave.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ngkids/0312/main.html
Volcanoes
Learn why volcanoes erupt and grow.
http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/teachers/volcanoes.htm
Volcanoes Online
Thinkquest site, created by students, about volcanoes and plate tectonics. Includes information on specific volcanoes around the world.
http://library.thinkquest.org/17457/
Volcano Live
Links to Volcano cams around the world, maps, facts and breaking news.
http://www.volcanolive.com/volcanocams.html
Anatomy of a Volcano
Describes the parts of a volcano with facts, diagrams and detailed photos.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/volcano/anatomy.html
Eye in the Sky: Volcanoes
Learn facts about volcanoes and their environmental effects.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/eye/volcanoes/
Enchanted Learning: Volcano
Learn about the anatomy of a volcano and try a fun experiment.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/volcano/
Volcanoes: Can We Predict Eruptions?
Today, there are many active volcanoes worldwide. Is there anything we can do to predict how and when they will erupt?
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/volcanoes/entry.html
Active Volcanoes
Links to information about volcanoes around the world that are currently active.
http://www.geo.mtu.edu/volcanoes/world.html
Pinatubo Volcano
Images from the air and ground of this volcano in the Philippines
http://www.geo.mtu.edu/volcanoes/pinatubo/
Lessons
The Three Little Pigs in Earthquake Land
This lesson teaches students some of the basics of earthquakes and volcanoes.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/15/gk2/threepigs.html
Earthquakes and Volcanoes
Students compare maps of plate tectonics with population density maps and analyze what these maps imply about the relationship between population and seismic hazards.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/15/g35/earthquakes.html
When Natural Hazards Become Human Disasters
In this lesson, students will gain a better understanding of natural events and consider the dangers that natural hazards and natural disasters pose to humans.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/15/g68/fonhuman.html
The Active Earth
This lesson provides an introduction to some natural disasters, such as earthquakes.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/07/g35/earth.html
Making Volcanoes
Students create a volcano to learn how they act as giant cooling vents for Earth's inner core.
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/understanding/
Model Volcanoes
Students represent volcanoes with models and sketches.
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/lessons.cfm?DocID=320
Mountain Maker, Earth Shaker
Lesson on earthquake simulation.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/tryit/tectonics/
Volcano Games
Puzzles, quiz questions and games related to volcanoes.
http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vwdocs/kids/fun/fun.html
Erupting Volcanoes
Students should learn what causes earthquakes, volcanoes, and floods and how those events shape the surface of the earth.
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/lessons.cfm?DocID=296
Mountains: A Drama Exploration
Students will use creative dramatization to demonstrate understanding of the three ways a mountain can be formed.
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/content/2082/
Anatomy of a Volcano
In this lesson, students will look at the anatomy of a volcano and the environment around it.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/07/gk2/igneous.html
The Power of Fire
Students discover where people face danger from earthquakes and volcanoes, and create a map showing where these natural hazards may occur.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/activities/15/powerfire.html
How Are Islands Formed?
This lesson will provide students with information about how islands are formed, including a basic knowledge of plate tectonics.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/04/g35/bowerformed.html
Webquest: Oz Volcanoes
A web-based activity exploring recent volcanic activity in Australia.
http://science.uniserve.edu.au/school/quests/ozvolcanoes.html
Surfing for Earthquakes and Volcanoes
Students use the Internet to research data on earthquakes and volcanoes and plot locations to determine continental plate boundaries.
http://cse.ssl.berkeley.edu/lessons/indiv/coe/summary.html
Teacher Reference
Science Fair Ideas: Earthquakes
Science Fair ideas based on the theme of earthquakes.
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/4kids/sciencefair.html
Volcano World
Virtual field trips and school project ideas.
http://www.volcanoworld.org/vwdocs/kids/kids.html
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