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Sites
Savage Earth
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/savageearth/
Explains the structure of the earth\'s crust and how and why it causes
earthquakes and volcanoes, and tsunamis.
The Terrible Power of Earthquakes
http://www2.worldbook.com/wc/popup?path=features/earthquakes&page=html/intro.htm&direct=yes
This site explains what causes earthquakes and where they are most likely
to occur.
Earthquake Vs Volcano
http://www.kyrene.org/schools/brisas/sunda/ev/ev_home.htm
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.
Virtual Earthquake
http://www.sciencecourseware.com/VirtualEarthquake/
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.
Eye in the Sky: Earthquakes
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/eye/earthquakes/
Learn about the environmental impact of earthquakes.
Earthquake Glossary
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/4kids/eqterms.html
Definitions of earthquake terms.
National Geographic Kids:
Earthquake
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ngkids/0403/
Interactive site showing the destructive force of earthquakes.
Anatomy of an Earthquake
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/science/earthquake_interactives.htm
Interactive journey below the earth\'s surface to discover how shifts in
geologic plates set off earthquakes.
Earthquakes
http://www.thetech.org/exhibits_events/online/quakes/intro/
Learn about earthquakes, why they occur and why we can\'t predict them.
Earthquake Images
http://www.sciencecourseware.com/eec/Earthquake/
View images of the destructive power of earthquakes.
Describing Earthquakes
http://iknowthat.school.aol.com/AOLAtSchool/earthquake/science_desk.html
Learn about earthquake intensity using this interactive site.
Forces of Nature: Earthquakes
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/forcesofnature/interactive/index.html?section=e
Learn about fault lines, seismic activity and the causes and effects of
earthquakes.
Life Along the Fault line
http://www.exploratorium.edu/faultline/
Discover how engineers create structures to withstand earthquakes and view
images of the destructive power of nature.
Earthquake Fact Sheet
http://www.suzy.co.nz/SuzysWorld/Factpage.asp?FactSheet=30
Information about earthquake and an experiment to try.
Volcano, Mountain of Fire
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ngkids/0312/main.html
Explores how volcanoes are formed and how they behave.
Volcanoes
http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/teachers/volcanoes.htm
Learn why volcanoes erupt and grow.
Volcanoes Online
http://library.thinkquest.org/17457/
Thinkquest site, created by students, about volcanoes and plate tectonics.
Includes information on specific volcanoes around the world.
Volcano Live
http://www.volcanolive.com/volcanocams.html
Links to Volcano cams around the world, maps, facts and breaking news.
Anatomy of a Volcano
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/volcano/anatomy.html
Describes the parts of a volcano with facts, diagrams and detailed photos.
Eye in the Sky: Volcanoes
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/eye/volcanoes/
Learn facts about volcanoes and their environmental effects.
Enchanted Learning: Volcano
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/volcano/
Learn about the anatomy of a volcano and try a fun experiment.
Volcanoes: Can We Predict
Eruptions?
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/volcanoes/entry.html
Today, there are many active volcanoes worldwide. Is there anything we can
do to predict how and when they will erupt?
Active Volcanoes
http://www.geo.mtu.edu/volcanoes/world.html
Links to information about volcanoes around the world that are currently
active.
Pinatubo Volcano
http://www.geo.mtu.edu/volcanoes/pinatubo/
Images from the air and ground of this volcano in the Philippines
Lessons
The Three Little Pigs in
Earthquake Land
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/15/gk2/threepigs.html
This lesson teaches students some of the basics of earthquakes and
volcanoes.
Earthquakes and Volcanoes
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/15/g35/earthquakes.html
Students compare maps of plate tectonics with population density maps and
analyze what these maps imply about the relationship between population
and seismic hazards.
When Natural Hazards Become Human
Disasters
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/15/g68/fonhuman.html
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.
The Active Earth
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/07/g35/earth.html
This lesson provides an introduction to some natural disasters, such as
earthquakes.
Making Volcanoes
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/understanding/
Students create a volcano to learn how they act as giant cooling vents for
Earth’s inner core.
Model Volcanoes
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/lessons.cfm?DocID=320
Students represent volcanoes with models and sketches.
Mountain Maker, Earth Shaker
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/tryit/tectonics/
Lesson on earthquake simulation.
Volcano Games
http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vwdocs/kids/fun/fun.html
Puzzles, quiz questions and games related to volcanoes.
Erupting Volcanoes
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/lessons.cfm?DocID=296
Students should learn what causes earthquakes, volcanoes, and floods and
how those events shape the surface of the earth.
Mountains: A Drama Exploration
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/content/2082/
Students will use creative dramatization to demonstrate understanding of
the three ways a mountain can be formed.
Anatomy of a Volcano
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/07/gk2/igneous.html
In this lesson, students will look at the anatomy of a volcano and the
environment around it.
The Power of Fire
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/activities/15/powerfire.html
Students discover where people face danger from earthquakes and volcanoes,
and create a map showing where these natural hazards may occur.
How Are Islands Formed?
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/04/g35/bowerformed.html
This lesson will provide students with information about how islands are
formed, including a basic knowledge of plate tectonics.
Webquest: Oz Volcanoes
http://science.uniserve.edu.au/school/quests/ozvolcanoes.html
A web-based activity exploring recent volcanic activity in Australia.
Surfing for Earthquakes and
Volcanoes
http://cse.ssl.berkeley.edu/lessons/indiv/coe/summary.html
Students use the Internet to research data on earthquakes and volcanoes
and plot locations to determine continental plate boundaries.
Teacher Reference
Science Fair Ideas: Earthquakes
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/4kids/sciencefair.html
Science Fair ideas based on the theme of earthquakes.
Volcano World
http://www.volcanoworld.org/vwdocs/kids/kids.html
Virtual field trips and school project ideas.
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