Earthquakes/Volcanoes
Children's Books
Earthquakes. By Franklyn M. Branley. Illus. by Megan Lloyd. (2005). 40p. HarperCollins, (978-0064451888). Gr. 2-5.
The simple, easy-to-read narrative describes the causes and effects of earthquakes and safety measures to be taken during one. New additions include a page of earthquake facts, a list of the 10 most destructive (as determined by the number of fatalities), and a Web site.
The simple, easy-to-read narrative describes the causes and effects of earthquakes and safety measures to be taken during one. New additions include a page of earthquake facts, a list of the 10 most destructive (as determined by the number of fatalities), and a Web site.
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Volcanoes. By Franlyn M. Branley. Illus. by Megan Lloyd. (2008). 40p. HarperCollins, (978-0064451895). Gr. 2-5.
Volcanoes uses examples like St. Helens and the volcanoes of Iceland and Hawaii, the author is able to address all aspects of his subject: the history, nature and causes of volcanoes.
Volcanoes uses examples like St. Helens and the volcanoes of Iceland and Hawaii, the author is able to address all aspects of his subject: the history, nature and causes of volcanoes.
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Earthquakes and Volcanoes. By Fiona Watt. (1994). 32p. E.D.C. Publishing, (978-0746009840). Gr. 5-8.
An innovative, in-depth look at important topics in physical geography with hands on activities for real science experiences.
An innovative, in-depth look at important topics in physical geography with hands on activities for real science experiences.
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Eruption!:The Story of Volcaones. By Anita Ganeri. (2010). 32p. DK Children, (978-0756658755). Gr. 2-5.
What spits out fire and ash? What sleeps for years but may explode with a bang at any time? In Eruption! The Story of Volcanoes, children learn all about volcanoes, as the mechanics of an eruption are described and illustrated with simple, step-by-step pictures.
What spits out fire and ash? What sleeps for years but may explode with a bang at any time? In Eruption! The Story of Volcanoes, children learn all about volcanoes, as the mechanics of an eruption are described and illustrated with simple, step-by-step pictures.
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I Can Read About Earthquakes and Volcanoes. By Doborah Merrians. (2005). 48p. Scholastic, (978-0439757843). Gr. 2-5.
An easy read about earthquakes and volcanoes.
An easy read about earthquakes and volcanoes.
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Volcanoes: Mind-boggling Experiments You Can Turn Into Science Fair Projects. By Janice VanCleave. (1994). 96p. Wiley, (978-0471308119). Gr. 4-8.
How do scientists predict volcanic eruptions? Where are most volcanoes found? Do volcanoes exist on other planets? Kids will learn the answers to these questions along with other fascinating facts
How do scientists predict volcanic eruptions? Where are most volcanoes found? Do volcanoes exist on other planets? Kids will learn the answers to these questions along with other fascinating facts
Web Sites for Kids
Shake, Rattle and Slide
A website with child friendly information, videos, and even teacher resources for earthquakes and volcanoes - through the University of Illinois.
BrainPOP - Earthquakes and Volcanoes
BrainPop offers a videos (and other resources) about earthquakes and volcanoes.
Earthquakes for Kids
This is a site from the U.S. Geological Survey that allows students to explore earthquakes through videos, games, puzzles, pictures, animations, facts, and other great resources.
Earthquakes
This Kidz Cool Zone Site is a fun place for students to find interesting facts and play games about earthquakes.
Virtual Volcanoes
This Discovery Channel Site allows students to learn about volcanoes and then build their own virtual volcano and see it erupt.
Volcanoes
This site is from learner.org and provides students with information on volcanoes and applys that knowledge to learn how to predict eruptions and why that is important; all the lives that are impacted by an eruption.
A website with child friendly information, videos, and even teacher resources for earthquakes and volcanoes - through the University of Illinois.
BrainPOP - Earthquakes and Volcanoes
BrainPop offers a videos (and other resources) about earthquakes and volcanoes.
Earthquakes for Kids
This is a site from the U.S. Geological Survey that allows students to explore earthquakes through videos, games, puzzles, pictures, animations, facts, and other great resources.
Earthquakes
This Kidz Cool Zone Site is a fun place for students to find interesting facts and play games about earthquakes.
Virtual Volcanoes
This Discovery Channel Site allows students to learn about volcanoes and then build their own virtual volcano and see it erupt.
Volcanoes
This site is from learner.org and provides students with information on volcanoes and applys that knowledge to learn how to predict eruptions and why that is important; all the lives that are impacted by an eruption.
Teacher Resources - Lessons/Activities
Study Jams, Science: Landforms, Rocks, & Minerals - earthquakes & volcanoes
This site can be utilized by both the teacher and the student to assist with teaching about earthquakes and volcanoes. It is an entertaining place to watch relevant videos, learn songs, and take tests.
Earthquakes and Volcanoes Lesson
Through this activity students will learn that earthquakes and volcanoes occur where the earth's plates collide (lesson plan and background information included).
Powerpoint Overview of Earth's Layers, Plate Tectonics and introducing Volcanoes
An in depth powerpoint with great pictures and information on volcanoes, as well as review information on the Earth's layers and Plate Tectonics.
Volcano in a teacup experiment
Linked is a blog (found through Pinterest) creating a storm or volcano in a mug. You use wax, sand, cold water, and then heat it up. Note, this could also be done with a 20oz bottle of Coke (soda) and some Mentos Candies.
Bill Nye Video on Volcanoes
An exiting and humorous learning video about volcanoes.
This site can be utilized by both the teacher and the student to assist with teaching about earthquakes and volcanoes. It is an entertaining place to watch relevant videos, learn songs, and take tests.
Earthquakes and Volcanoes Lesson
Through this activity students will learn that earthquakes and volcanoes occur where the earth's plates collide (lesson plan and background information included).
Powerpoint Overview of Earth's Layers, Plate Tectonics and introducing Volcanoes
An in depth powerpoint with great pictures and information on volcanoes, as well as review information on the Earth's layers and Plate Tectonics.
Volcano in a teacup experiment
Linked is a blog (found through Pinterest) creating a storm or volcano in a mug. You use wax, sand, cold water, and then heat it up. Note, this could also be done with a 20oz bottle of Coke (soda) and some Mentos Candies.
Bill Nye Video on Volcanoes
An exiting and humorous learning video about volcanoes.
Teacher Resources - Assessment
Earth SOL 5.7 Test
Printable test on earth's patterns, cycles, and changes.
Earth SOL 5.7 b-d Quiz
Printable open notebook quiz on earth.
Printable test on earth's patterns, cycles, and changes.
Earth SOL 5.7 b-d Quiz
Printable open notebook quiz on earth.