Curated OER
Life of an Island: From Mountain to Atoll
Students research the evolution of a volcanic island from origin to erosion. They determine the relative ages of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands given their position in the archipelago.
Other
Science Explained: Montserrat Volcano
Read an illustrated description of how an undersea volcanic eruption formed the Caribbean island of Montserrat. Includes a lengthy description of volcanic processes and defines many volcanic terms, such as lahar, tephra, and pyroclastic...
BBC
Bbc: Regions and Territories: French Polynesia
Provides an overview of the French Polynesian islands, the most well-known being Tahiti. Gives basic facts and information about its President, Gaston Tong Sang.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Types of Landforms
Describes different landform types and their features. includes many good quality photographs.
Other
Usra: Lunar and Planetary Institute: Hot Spot Activity [Pdf]
For this lesson, students will measure the distances between Hawaiian islands, and convert and graph their data to determine the speed of the Pacific Plate.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Cape Verde: Geography
A brief but informative look at the geography and climate of the volcanic islands that make up the Cape Verde archipelago. Information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Fiji: Geography
A brief description of the physical environment of Fiji. Find out about the climate, terrain, and precipitation of this nation of islands. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.
Seeker
Seeker: Week of 11 25 13: Volcanic Eruption Births New Japanese Island
Brief article reports on the emergence of a new small island off the coast of Japan due to volcanic activity.