American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Where Growth Meets Growth
Students identify fire risk factors for a property located near a wildland area.
US Geological Survey
Us Geological Survey: Potential Hazards of Mt. Rainier
Mt. Rainier first erupted a million years ago. Find out all about its eruptive history and potential hazards that could threaten people today.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Heat Waves and Droughts
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the causes and effects of heat waves and droughts.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Heat Waves and Droughts
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the causes and effects of heat waves and droughts.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Hurricanes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how a hurricane forms and its effects.
Read Works
Read Works: A Tornado Is Coming
[Free Registration/Login Required] This realistic fiction passage tells the story of a family taking cover after learning that a tornado is nearby. This passage shares basic facts about tornadoes. This passage is a stand-alone curricular...
Read Works
Read Works: Earth Science Hurricanes
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage shares information about tropical storms and hurricanes. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Mid Latitude Cyclones
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How mid-latitude cyclones form, and their effects.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Mid Latitude Cyclones
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How mid-latitude cyclones form, and their effects.
NOAA
Noaa: Nssl: Weather Colouring Books
Print these free colouring books about tornadoes, thunderstorms and winter weather.
Ready
Ready: Earthquakes
This resource explains what an earthquake is, as well as what you should do to protect yourself in case of an earthquake. It contains several factsheets of information.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Tsunami & Earthquake Research
The USGS provides an extensive section of information about tsunamis. The items presented are the basics of tsunamis regarding the Great San Francisco earthquake of April 18, 1906, tsunamis in the U.S. Pacific Northwest, and the 1998...
Other
Pacific Tsunami Museum: Home Page
This site from the Pacific Tsunami Museum provides a very extensive FAQ sheet that answers many questions about tsunamis, a tsunami picture of the month, and additional links to related topics.
NOAA
Noaa: International Tsunami Information Center: Tsunami, the Great Waves
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration defines a tsunami and links to related pages about what causes tsunamis and how lives can be saved from their devastation.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Investigation Begins Into Australia Wildfires
Brief article explains that Australian authorities are launching an investigation into whether an Australian military exercise might have caused the massive wildfire that is causing damage in the country.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Devastation Caused by Typhoon Haiyan
View images of the devastation caused by typhoon Haiyan as it hit the Philippines.
NOAA
Noaa: Ocean Explorer: Aerial Photography & Mapping Lesson Plan: Images of Katrina
This activity from NOAA Ocean Service is about using aerial photographs to assess the impact of extreme weather events such as Hurricane Katrina. The activity features aerial views of Biloxi, MS post-Katrina and enables students to see...
Weather Wiz Kids
Weather Wiz Kids: Volcanos
Great resource for learning all about tornadoes. Find out how they are formed, how they erupt, the different types, and notable volcanic eruptions. Also includes safety tips, animations, and activities.
NASA
Nasa: Japan Quake
NASA provides technical calculations on the 9.0 quake and tsunami that hit Japan in March, 2011. Find satellite images, as well as narrative on the effects of the quake on Japan and the Earth itself.
Other
Computational Wind Engineering: Simulation of Tornados
At this site, learn the definition of "tornado," and learn how a tornado, when simulated in a lab, can be useful to scientists. Included is a brochure with charts detailing research results.
eSchool Today
E School Today: Your Cool Facts and Tips on Droughts
Provides a definition of a drought while exploring types, causes and effects, economic, environmental, and social impact, and how to manage one.
eSchool Today
E School Today: Your Cool Facts and Tips on Tornadoes
Features a brief explanation of tornadoes, how they form, their impact, and survival tips.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Facts About Hurricane Andrew
A description of Hurricane Andrew, a Category 5 storm that struck South Florida in 1992 before hitting Louisiana as a Category 3. Looks at the massive damage to life and property and provides a list of facts about the hurricane.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Facts About Hurricane Rita
Describes the impact of Hurricane Rita which struck Texas and Louisiana soon after Hurricane Katrina left. Many of the resulting deaths were due to an uncoordinated evacuation and poor storm preparations.
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