Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Answers to Exploration Questions: Volcanoes
A site answering questions such as volcano type, how scientist predict eruptions, and how scientist know hot spots exist in Yellowstone National Park.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Igneous Rocks Study Guide
Review your understanding of the big ideas under the topic of igneous rocks.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Volcano Lesson Plan
Use this site to understand how volcanoes work.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Volcanoes: Lesson 4
This lesson will provide models or diagrams that explain how volcanic eruptions occur, and discuss their impact on living things. It is 4 of 5 in the series titled "Volcanoes."
Ducksters
Ducksters: Earth Science for Kids: Volcanoes
Kids learn about the science of volcanoes including how they form mountains, lava, and magma; types such as cinder cone, composite, and shield; watch a video about volcanoes.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Volcanoes
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson students are given a brief description of a volcano and asked to identify the parts of the volcano.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: What Are Igneous Rocks?
Learn about the make-up and causes of igneous rock.
Other
University of Delaware: Plate Tectonics
This site is a very simple overview of plate tectonics. It includes a map of all the major plates and a diagram of the layers of the earth.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Underwater Volcano Facts
Provides information about underwater volcanoes.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Rock Cycle Diagram
Describes the three different types of rocks and provides a diagram showing where they fit into the rock cycle.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Volcano
Illustrated resource explores how volcanoes are formed and the different types of volcanoes.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Types of Volcanoes Study Guide
[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.
Quia
Quia: Dig Into Geology
Site provides games and activities that will allow students to have fun, and learn more about rocks and minerals at the same time.
Curated OER
Merriam Webster: Visual Dictionary Online: Volcano During Eruption
Labeled diagram of a volcano during an eruption.