Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Igneous Activity
In this interactive tutorial you will learn about the types, forms, and hazards of volcanoes. The types of landform common to volcanic activity is discussed. Then, the landforms commonly resulting from intrusive igneous activity are...
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Savage Earth Online
PBS produced "Savage Earth," a television series about volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis. Contains extensive information with great graphics.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Explore Nature: Views: Volcanism: Embark on a Journey
A journey into the depths of a volcano teaches students about volcanic rocks, eruptions, features, and locations. Also find out how volcanologists monitor activity and conduct scientific research on eruptions.
Ohio State University
Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: The Forces That Change the Face of Earth
Learn how different types of Earth processes change Earth's surface.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: November 29, 1975 Kalapana
Describes details of the earthquake of November 29, 1975 Kalapana in Hawaii, the tsunami, and the eruption of the volcano Kilauea as a result of the earthquake.
Utah State Office of Education
Utah State Office of Education: How Does Earth Impact Other Systems?
Have you ever noticed how some of the continents and land masses of Earth seem to fit together like pieces of a puzzle? This unit is designed to help you understand why continent shapes appear that way. In addition you will learn how...
Science Struck
Science Struck: How Was the Mid Atlantic Ridge Formed?
Learn what the Mid-Atlantic Ridge is, how it was formed in the Triassic Period, the volcanic activity that takes place there, and the benefits and negative impact of this activity.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Hotspot Lesson: Samoan Hotspot
Using the Hotspot Theory and Plate Velocities, students make comparisons between Hawaii and Samoa in an attempt to determine the volcanic origin of Samoa.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Dynamic Earth Interactive
Delve into the structure of the Earth to learn what causes earthquakes, volcanoes, and more.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Plate Tectonics
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will investigate the scientific view of how the earth's surface is formed. Students recognize that lithospheric plates constantly move and cause major geological events on earth's surface....
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Mountains, Volcanoes, and Earthquakes
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces students to the formation of mountains, volcanoes, and earthquakes.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science for Middle School
This digital textbook covers core earth science concepts and includes interactive features, real-world examples, videos, and study guides.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Global Volcanism Program: This Dynamic Planet
Interactive activity that allows the learner to make their own regional map using layers of their choice such as volcanoes, craters, plate tectonics, or earthquakes. This map of the Earth zooms in and out, highlights essential processes,...
Treehut
Suzy's World: Earth
At this site from Suzy's World and Suzy Cato, you can find out what the earth is made of and try an experiment.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Discover Our Earth
Study earthquakes, volcanoes, topography, plate tectonics, and sea level change using graphs, maps, and movies. Engage in earth science knowledge discovery, critically evaluate the data and results, and reach conclusions about the earth...
Other
Popocatepetl
Basic information on the volcano Popocatepetl. Also includes brief information on the two eruptions in 1997 and 1998.
Other
The Geography Site
The Geography Site offers many links for your geography research. Links offered are to physical geography, human geography, environment, online lessons, and much more.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Why We're All Lava Surfers
Read about people who see plate tectonics close up as they lava surf. Learn about their adventures in this article.
University of Washington
University of Washington: The Great Rift Valley of Eastern Africa
An overview of the Great Rift Valley complete with a discussion of the plate tectonics, volcanoes, and climate of the valley. Of particular interest is the section on Apekind to Mankind: Human Evolution in the Great Rift Valley. Reasons...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Earth Layers
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson students will recognize that changes that occur in the layers of the Earth (volcanoes and earthquakes) are a result of forces acting upon it.