WEBSITES ON EARTHQUAKES & VOLCANOES
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All of the sites listed were active as of March 2, 2004. The evaluation is by the AVA Center staff according to the amount of information given and its potential use in the classroom. This list is emailed to any teacher with a school email address and is posted on our website at: http://www.cumbavac.org
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VOLCANO WORLD
START HERE!
Bills itself as the premier source of volcano information on the web and it just might be. Sections: Current Eruptions, Volcanoes, Mt. St. Helens, Ask a Volcanologist, Reader Comments, Volcano Adventures, Interviews, Teaching & Learning, Kids Door, Volcano Workshops, Volcano Mail and Today in Volcano History. The Kids Door has volcano projects, games, virtual field trips, a quiz, and more. The Teaching & Learning section has lesson plans, reviews, information for teachers and more. The Interviews section interviews volcanologists about their work. Volcano Adventures is personal accounts of climbing or working on a volcano. Some of these are extensive with photos, journal entries and more. Outstanding. Excellent
CASCADES VOLCANO OBSERVATORY
http://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/
A major site on volcanoes from the U.S.G.S. Includes current events, hazards
assessment, Living with Volcanoes, NASA Images and much more. Excellent
EARTHQUAKE ABC – A CHILD’S VIEW OF EARTHQUAKE
FACTS AND FEELINGS
An ABC children’s book created by students to show what they’ve learned and how they feel about earthquakes. There is a parallel ABC book for parents so they can use the book with their children. There is a Guide for Teachers: "This book is appropriate to use with children of all ages. How you share it will depend on the age of the child, the setting, and your personal way of responding to books. You may wish to skip around informally or you may choose to read straight through and return to favorite parts for discussion. This guide suggests possible ways to use the book in a classroom setting. It would be useful to peruse the glossary (A Parent's Guide to Earthquakes ) to gain some background before you read the book to the class; then you could add bits of appropriate information when you pause to discuss children's questions or comments. The bullets below indicate questions or challenges you might pose to your students. You will need to decide which are appropriate for the students you teach." Excellent
EARTHQUAKE 101
http://www.fcs-net.com/biddled/index.html
Good information for students on earthquakes along with fun activities such
as a crossword puzzle and logic problems. Sections: Activities, An Earthquake’s
Effects, Earthquake Waves, Glossary of Terms, Earthquakes of the Past and
Future, Links, Myths and Legends, The Causes of Earthquakes, and Recording
Earthquakes. Excellent
EARTHQUAKES FOR KIDS
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/4kids/
An outstanding site for kids on earthquakes. Sections: Latest Quakes,
Science Fair Project Ideas, Puzzles & Games, Today in Earthquake History, Online
Activities, Earthquake Image Glossary, Earthquake Topics, Did You Feel It?,
Learn More About Earthquakes, Cool Earthquake Facts, The Science of Earthquakes,
Become an Earthquake Scientist, Ask a Geologist, Are You Ready?, and FAQ.
Excellent
FEMA FOR KIDS: EARTHQUAKES
http://www.fema.gov/kids/quake.htm
A FEMA site for kids explaining earthquakes and telling them what they can
do if they experience one. Sections: Shake with the Quake Story; Rumble Tumble
Story; The Northridge Earthquake; Fact or Fiction?; Home Hazards Hunt; Historic
Earthquakes; Tasty Quake (an activity where student simulate an earthquake using
jello); Map of Earthquake Risk States; Earthquake Disaster Math; Disaster
Intensity Scales; Water, Wind and Earth Game; and Jess & Sam’s Earthquake. Also
includes a Photos section. Excellent
HOW VOLCANOES WORK
"This website is an educational resource that describes the science behind volcanoes and volcanic processes." Sections: Eruption Dynamics, Volcanic Landforms, Eruption Products, Eruption Types, Historical Eruptions, Volcanism on Other Worlds, Volcano Crossword, and Volcano Links. Also includes two animations. Includes self-tests. Excellent
IDEERS – ENGINEERING FOR EARTHQUAKES
http://www.ideers.bris.ac.uk/
"The EERC at the University of Bristol has
developed this Earthquake Engineering Competition challenging secondary school
students to design and make small scale models of buildings that can stand up to
strong earthquakes. You can make your own model, or run the competition in your
school, and bring your models to be tested on the EERC shaking-table."
Although this competition is physically out of reach
of students, it can be duplicated within the school setting. Excellent
LIFE ALONG THE FAULTLINE: LIFE AND SCIENCE IN
EARTHQUAKE COUNTRY
http://www.exploratorium.com/faultline/index.html
Information on the Loma Prieta earthquake and how earthquakes work.
Sections; Loma Prieta- Ten Years After, Why the Earth Shakes-Seismic Science,
Building for the Big One, 1906: The Great Shake, Remembering Loma Prieta, and On
the Road with the Faultline Project (weekly webcasts). Includes several video
clips. Click on Activities at the bottom of the page for activities and
experiments. Click on the Learning Studio’s activities page link for more
activities. Excellent
MOUNT ST. HELENS
Photos and descriptions of Mount St. Helens, one of the volcanoes most familiar to us. Sections: After the Eruption, Before the Eruption, During the Eruption, Snapshots in Time, Historical Eruptive Record, Description of Geological Events, Mount St. Helens Movies, QTVR Summit Climb, Plants & Animals, The People, Curriculum, Ape Cave, and Other Resources. Includes 3 video clips, 2 virtual reality tours (one a summit panorama), and lesson plans. Excellent
STROMBOLI ONLINE
http://www.educeth.ch/stromboli/index-en.html
Information on the Italian volcano, Stromboli. Sections: Stromboli Photos,
Eruption Videos, What’s New?, What We Measure, Virtual Walks, Lava Flow and
Tsunami, Etna, Expeditions, Worldwide Activity, Volcanocams, Panorama Movies,
and Specials. Outstanding. Excellent
VOLCANO
http://www.42explore.com/volcano.htm
Information on volcanoes for students. Divided into Easier and Harder.
Provides links to further information and several projects to complete.
Excellent
THE VOLCANO INFORMATION CENTER
"The purpose of the Volcano Information Center (VIC) is to provide links to websites that are resources for data not contained in VIC and to inform the user about general volcanology in an organized way, including features of volcanoes, volcanic eruptions and volcanic hazards. Technical items are identified with a message that reads TECHNICAL REPORT." Excellent
VOLCANO VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP
http://www.field-trips.org/sci/volcano/index.htm
A "virtual field trip" tours a volcano as students learn how they are
formed, why they erupt and the forces at work. The Teacher’s Resources has
lesson plans. Excellent
VOLCANOES ONLINE – A THINKQUEST SITE
http://library.thinkquest.org/17457/english.html?tqskip1=1
A student-created site on volcanoes. Sections: Plate Tectonics, Volcanoes,
Volcanic Database, Games, Comics, Teach, and Top Sites. The Games section
includes a testing game and a crossword puzzle. The Teach section includes
lesson plans. Excellent
DISCOVER OUR EARTH – EARTHQUAKES
http://atlas.geo.cornell.edu/education/instructor/earthquakes/index.html
Information for teachers and students on earthquakes. Very Good
EARTHQUAKE EFFECTS – A COMPUTER ANIMATION AND
PAPER MODEL
http://www.avo.alaska.edu/Input/lahr/taurho/eqeffects/introduction.html
"This report illustrates, by means of a computer animation, how an earthquake
occurs and what types of damage may result. The report is intended to help
students and others visualize what causes earthquake shaking and some of the
possible results of the shaking. By studying the animation and the paper model,
students will come to understand that earthquakes result from faulting in the
Earth and that the potential consequences of earthquakes are numerous and
serious. Included in this report are a template for making a paper model,
instructions for assembly, educators' guide, and animations describing possible
effects of an earthquake, including the collapse of structures, fire, and a
tsunami." Includes a Teacher’s Guide, Questions
(for discussion) and instructions for the paper model. Very Good
EARTHQUAKE LEGENDS AROUND THE WORLD
Earthquake legends from India, Assam, Mexico, Siberia, Mozambique, Tennessee, West Africa, Mongolia, India, Latvia, Central America, Romania, and West Africa. Also a Turtle Tale. Very Good
EARTHQUAKES – ONLINE EXHIBIT
An online exhibit on earthquakes. Sections: Basics, Seismographs, Plate Tectonics, Faults, Waves, Seismograms, Inside the Earth, History and Earthquake Safety. Very good for elementary student reports. Very Good
EARTHQUAKES THEME PAGE
http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/earthquakes.htm
Links for elementary students on earthquakes. Includes: What are
Earthquakes?, Continental Drift, Earthquake Prediction, Earthquake Preparedness
and more. Includes Teacher Resources. Very Good
ITALY’S VOLCANOES: THE CRADLE OF VOLCANOLOGY
http://boris.vulcanoetna.com/
Extensive information on Italy’s volcanoes including: Mt. Etna, Stromboli,
Vesuvius and several others. Sections include: Eruptive History, Geological
History, Geological Evolution, Volcanic Hazards, and more. Very Good
MAKE A MODEL OF A VOLCANO
http://www.aeic.alaska.edu/Input/affiliated/lahr/taurho/volcano/volcano.html
"This report contains instructions and a pattern for making a three-dimensional
paper model of a volcano. This model is intended to help students and others
visualize a stratovolcano (inside and out) and to learn some of the terms used
by geologists in describing it. By construction and examining the model,
students will obtain a greater appreciation of the relationship between the
internal structure of the volcano and its exterior shape and features. This
exercise may give the student an insight as to how a stratovolcano is formed.
Included in this report are the paper model, instructions for assembly,
educators' guide, and a simple description of volcanoes."
Includes a QuickTime movie of an eruption. Very Good
MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY VOLCANOES
PAGE
A site dedicated to the study of and mitigation of the effects on humans of volcanoes. Includes: What’s Happening Now?, Where Are Earth’s Active Volcanoes, Details of Recent Activity, Useful Links, Volcanoes of Canada, Links, Volcanic Hazards Mitigation, Central American Volcanoes, Remote Sensing of Volcanoes, Other Sites and Volcanic Humor: How to Cook with Lava. Very Good
MT. EREBUS VOLCANO OBSERVATORY
Information on Mt. Erebus, an active volcano on Ross Island, Antarctica. Sections: Mt. Erebus (facts); Science- Geology, Geochemistry, Deformation, Seismology, and Environmental Data; Multimedia – Live Video, Eruption Movies, Image Gallery, VR Movies. Very Good
THE "PLUS SIDE" OF VOLCANOES
http://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/LivingWith/PlusSide/framework.html
Discusses the benefits of volcanoes and the energy they produce. Sections: Volcanoes and People; New Land; Fertile Soils; Geothermal Energy; Mineral Resources; Industrial Products; Business Opportunities, Spas and Resorts; and Recreation and Tourism. Very Good
THE SAVAGE EARTH
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/savageearth/index.html
Companion site to the PBS program. Information on earthquakes, volcanoes,
and the Earth’s crust. Includes articles, animations and videos. Sections:
Hell’s Crust: Our Everchanging Planet, The Restless Planet: Earthquakes, Out of
the Inferno: Volcanoes, and Waves of Destruction: Tsunamis. Very Good
U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY VOLCANO HAZARDS PROGRAM
http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/
The U.S. Geological Survey’s official volcano hazards site. Includes
Hazards, Observatories, Fact Sheets, Photo Glossary, Volcano Videos, and an
Educator’s Page with online books and pamphlets, books to purchase and videos to
borrow. Very Good
VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP – KILAUEA
http://www.educeth.ch/stromboli/perm/hawaii/h00-en.html
A virtual field trip to Kilauea, Hawaii. Very Good
THE VIRTUAL TIMES – THE GREAT NEW MADRID
EARTHQUAKE
Accounts of the Great New Madrid earthquake in 1811-1812. Includes Eyewitness Accounts, Legend, General Description, Maps and Graphics, Current Seismic Work, Newspaper References, Institutions Involved with the New Madrid Fault Zone, Scholarly References, Photography of the Area and Miscellaneous. Very Good
THE VOLCANIC HOMEPAGE
http://www.v-home.alaska.edu/~jdehn/v-home.htm
Photos, animations and models on volcanic eruptions. Sections: News, Photos, Animations, Reference, Volcanologists, JVH, Models, and Links. Very Good
VOLCANO
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/volcano/
A site for children on volcanoes with simple illustrations, activities and
crafts. Very Good
VOLCANO LIVE!
http://www.volcanolive.com/contents.html
A daily online newsletter with information about volcanoes and eruptions.
Includes live cams, video, breaking news, photos, a glossary, famous quotes and
much more. Very Good
VOLCANOES – CAN WE PREDICT VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS?
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/volcanoes/entry.html
Good volcano information for teachers and students. Includes video clips.
Sections: Introduction, Melting Rocks, Dynamic Earth, Judging Hazards,
Forecasting, Coping with Risks and Related Resources. Very Good
VOLCANOES OF THE UNITED STATES
http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/volcus/index.html
An online book from the U.S.G.S. on volcanoes in the U.S. Click on the right
arrow at the bottom to navigate. Very Good
VOLCANOES – RESOURCES
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/volcano.html
A page of resources, lesson plans and activities. Section:
Informational/Research Sites, Online Lesson Plans, Online Activities, Offline
Activities & Lesson Plans, and Online Quiz/Glossary. Note: Also listed in Lesson
Plans section. Very Good
VOYAGE TO PUNA RIDGE
"Join an international team of scientists on a 36-day ocean voyage to Hawaii's most spectacular volcano! Share the excitement of discovery as we explore a volcanic ridge three miles under the sea!" Includes: Science Factoids, Learning Activities, Daily Flashes (Reports), Teacher Journals, and a Media Gallery (photos). Includes lesson plans. Very Good
ABSOLUTELY VOLCANIC
Professional photos of Hawaiian volcanoes including lava flows. Very good photos. Good
AMERICA’S VOLCANIC PAST
http://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/LivingWith/VolcanicPast/framework.html
Search by state for volcanic activity in your area. Good
CENTRAL AMERICAN FIELD TRIP – VOLCANOES
http://www-rci.rutgers.edu/~carr/fieldtrip.html
Take a virtual field trip through photos and descriptions of Central
American volcanoes. Good
DEADLY SHADOW OF VESUVIUS
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/volcano/
A NOVA site. Sections: Volcano SWAT Team, The World’s Deadliest Volcanoes,
Planning for Disaster, Can We Predict Eruptions?, Resources and Teacher’s Guide.
Includes a transcript of the program. Good
THE DESTRUCTION OF POMPEII, 79 A.D.
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/pompeii.htm
A brief eyewitness account of the volcanic eruption which buried the Roman city
of Pompeii in 79 A.D. Good
EARTH’S ACTIVE VOLCANOES
Lists Earth’s active volcanoes by geographical region. Clicking on each has location, type, air photos, topographical information, eruptive history and more. Good
EARTHFORCE IN THE CRUST
http://sln.fi.edu/earth/crust.html
"Learn where the earth quakes most often so that you know the greatest danger zones. Everyday, the EARTHFORCE is quaking somewhere. Browse these websites daily to see where." Good
EARTHQUAKE ANIMATIONS
http://www.jclahr.com/science/earth_science/animate/index.html
A simple animation of a subduction zone showing how the continental plate is
deformed. Good
EARTHQUAKE FACTS AND FOLLIES
http://www.ceri.memphis.edu/public/follies.shtml
A set of 25 questions about earthquakes complete with the answers. Good
EARTHQUAKE NEWS
Daily news about earthquakes worldwide. Good
THE EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS HANDBOOK
http://www.lafd.org/eqindex.htm
An online handbook from the Los Angeles Fire Dept on earthquake
preparedness. Good
EARTHQUAKE STUDIES
http://mbmgquake.mtech.edu/educational_materials.html
Information from the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology on earthquakes.
Good
EARTHQUAKES CROSSWORD PUZZLE
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/xwords/20001201.html
A crossword puzzle on earthquakes from the NY Times. Good
FEMA: TALKING ABOUT DISASTERS: VOLCANO
http://www.fema.gov/rrr/talkdiz/volcano.shtm
Information from FEMA about volcanoes and how to prepare for a possible
eruption. Good
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT HAWAIIAN SHIELD
VOLCANOES
http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/GG/HCV/haw_volc.html
A clickable map shows the location of Hawaiian shield volcanoes. Links give
information about some of the volcanoes. Good
GEOLOGIC TIME SCALE METAPHORS – UNDERSTANDING
GEOLOGIC TIME
http://www.athro.com/geo/hgfr1.html
"The classic analogy for illustrating the relative durations of parts of the
geologic time scale is the yardstick: Imagine that all the earth's history is
laid out on a yardstick. Recall that the original measure of the yard was the
distance from the king's nose to the tip of his fingers. If one yard represents
all of geologic time, then one swipe of a nail file across the tip of king's
finger will remove all of human history..." A
calculator to create your own metaphor for geologic time. Good
HAWAII CENTER FOR VOLCANOLOGY
http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/GG/hcv.html
Information on Hawaiian volcanoes. Sections: About HCV, Volcano Web Links,
Membership, Hawaii Volcanoes- Geography, Formation, Loihi, Kilauea, Mauna Loa,
Hualalai, and HCV Photo Gallery. Contains 10 very good photos. Good
THE JANUARY 17, 1994 NORTHRIDGE, CALIFORNIA
EARTHQUAKE
An official report of the 1994 earthquake that struck Northridge, California and the damage it caused. Includes some photos. For older students. Good
LAVA FLOWS VIDEO CLIPS
http://planetscapes.com/solar/cap/volc/lava1.htm
A QuickTime video clip of a lava flow. Good
MAKE YOUR OWN SEISMOGRAM
http://quake.geo.berkeley.edu/bdsn/make_seismogram.html
"The Berkeley Digital Seismic Network is an array of high-dynamic range,
broadband seismometers. Data from these instruments are transmitted continuously
to UC Berkeley for processing and analysis. Using this form, you may create a
seismogram for the station and channel of your choice."
Includes View Current Seismograms, See Sample Seismograms of
Interest and Help with Make Your Own Seismogram. Good
MODEL SEISMOMETER
Photos of a simple seismometer. Provides enough information to make your own. Good
NATIONAL EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION CENTER
http://wwwneic.cr.usgs.gov/
"The mission of the National Earthquake Information Center (NEIC) is to rapidly
determine location and size of all destructive earthquakes worldwide and to
immediately disseminate this information to concerned national and international
agencies, scientists, and the general public."
Includes current eruption information and more. Good
NATURAL HAZARDS PHOTOGRAPHS – EARTHQUAKE
EVENTS
http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/cgi-bin/seg/m2h?seg/haz_volume2.men
There are several ways to view these photos, Browse, Take a Quick Tour, or
an Automatic Slide Show. Good
NATURE’S FURY – EARTHQUAKES
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/eye/earthquakes/earthquakes.html
Information from the National Geographic on earthquakes. Sections:
Introduction, The Phenomena, the Effect and the Science. Includes video clips,
images and firsthand accounts. Good
NATURE’S FURY – VOLCANOES
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/eye/volcanoes/volcanoes.html
Information from the National Geographic on volcanoes. Sections:
Introduction, The Effect, The Phenomena, and the Science. Includes video clips,
images and firsthand accounts. Good
NEVADA SEISMOLOGICAL LABORATORY
Information about earthquakes from the Nevada Seismological Laboratory. Includes FAQs, General Information, Lectures About Earthquakes (more like essays) (example: What is Richter Magnitude?), and Educational "One-pagers". Good
PINATUBO IMAGES
Photos of the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo in 1993. Good
THE SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE, 1906 –
EYEWITNESS TO HISTORY
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/sfeq.htm
A brief eyewitness account of the earthquake that destroyed much of San
Francisco in 1906. Good
SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY HISTORICAL PHOTO
COLLECTION – EARTHQUAKES
Scroll down the list to Earthquakes for images from 1868, 1906 and 1989. Click on the individual item and then click on View Image. Good
SEISMIC WAVES
An explanation of seismic waves with illustrations. Good
UNDERSTANDING EARTHQUAKES
http://www.crustal.ucsb.edu/ics/understanding/
Information for students on earthquakes. Sections: Quiz, Globe, Accounts,
Rebound, History, and Others (links). Includes animations. Good
USING THE RICHTER AND MERCALI SCALES
http://cse.ssl.berkeley.edu/lessons/indiv/davis/hs/RichterScale.html
Shows the two scales of measuring earth movements and the impact of earth
movement on people. Good
VIRTUAL MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO –
1906 EARTHQUAKE AND FIRE
Information on the devastating earthquake that almost destroyed San Francisco in 1906 and the subsequent fire. Includes newspaper clippings, a register of those affected, police reports, fire department reports, a timeline, relief and recovery efforts, photographs and more. Good
VOLCANISM AND VOLCANIC HAZARDS
http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~leeman/volcanic_hazards.html
Basic volcano terms and concepts. Good
VOLCANO ACTIVITIES AND FUN STUFF
http://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/Outreach/FunStuff/framework.html
A crossword puzzle, a word search puzzle, make a mobile and more. Good
VOLCANO DICTIONARY
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/volcano/glossary/
A simple dictionary of volcanic terms for children. Good
VOLCANO EXPEDITION TO COSTA RICA
Follows a scientific expedition to the volcanoes of Costa Rica. "You will find detailed reports of research findings, video of scientists in action, and dramatic photographs of this spectacular tropical region." Click on the calendar to see the daily log. Sections: The Expedition, Volatiles & Volcanoes, The People, In the Lab and Volcano Questions & Answers. Good
VOLCANO GAME
http://eicart.free.fr/volcano/
You must save some villages from deadly lava flows by digging or adding
land. Good
VOLCANO PHOTO GALLERY
http://www.decadevolcano.net/photos/photo_gallery.htm#hawaii
Very good photos of volcanoes and eruptions. Good
VOLCANO PHOTOS BY JOHN SEACH
http://www.decadevolcano.net/photos/photo_gallery.htm#hawaii
Photos of over 60 volcanoes. Good
VOLCANO QUIZZ (sic)
http://opdaf1.obspm.fr/~pascal/quizz.html
A quiz in which students place each volcano in the country of its location.
Difficult. Good
VOLCANO VILLAGE
http://volcanovillage.com/
"Located on the Big Island of Hawaii, 28 miles
from Hilo at an elevation of 3700 feet, Volcano Village sits at the entrance to
the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home of Kilauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes;
Kilauea being the most active volcano on the planet. Kilauea has been erupting
almost nonstop for 20 years." This site has
extensive photos of the eruption of Kilauea. Get current eruption conditions.
Note: It also contains visitor information and more personal photos. Good
VOLCANO WATCH SATELLITE IMAGES
Satellite images of currently active volcanoes around the world. Includes animations. Good
VOLCANO’S DEADLY WARNING
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/volcano/
A NOVA site. Sections: Volcanoes Talking (interview), Emergency Response
Team, Anatomy of a Volcano (slideshow), and Seismic Signals (interactive).
Includes a Transcript of the program. Good
VOLCANOES AND VOLCANISM
http://www.vulkaner.no/v/index_e.html
A Norwegian site on volcanoes includes photos and current eruptions.
Includes webcams. Good
VOLCANOES CROSSWORD PUZZLE
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/xwords/20010201.html
A crossword puzzle from the NY Times on volcanoes. Good
THE WORLD-WIDE EARTHQUAKE LOCATOR
http://www.geo.ed.ac.uk/quakes/schools.html
"The World-Wide Earthquake Locator was developed in the Department of Geography
at the University of Edinburgh as an example of a real-time Geographical
Information System, which makes use the internet. The Locator accesses data at
the National Earthquake Information Center (NEIC) in Golden, Colorado. The NEIC
is a division of the U.S. Geological Survey. Every time the Locator is accessed
it retrieves data about recent earthquakes and thus information is available on
any earthquake within hours of it taking place. Maps are provided to show the
location of an earthquake anywhere is the world. An individual earthquake
location can be displayed, or all of the earthquakes which have occurred
recently can be shown on a world map. All maps can be saved from your Web
Browser, or printed, for later use." Note: The
mapping system is being re-vamped. Good
THE ACTIVE EARTH – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/07/g35/earth.html
A lesson plan for grades 3-5 on natural disasters. "This lesson provides
an introduction to some natural disasters, such as earthquakes, tornadoes, and
hurricanes. Students will read about and view pictures of these phenomena and
will create posters or a mural depicting the things they have seen."
Excellent
AMIDST THE RUBBLE OF RUINED CITIES: PROPOSING
METHODS TO REBUILD COLUMBIA’S INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE WAKE OF A MAJOR EARTHQUAKE –
LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/19990127wednesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on the aftermath of a major earthquake.
"This lesson is designed to promote an understanding of how a natural disaster,
specifically an earthquake, can devastate the essential aspects of a country’s
infrastructure. Students will work in committees to develop and propose
solutions to rebuild various elements of Colombia’s infrastructure in the wake
of the January 25, 1999 earthquake, as well as compare and contrast the
earthquake’s affects on Colombia to the 1994 earthquake in Los Angeles."
Excellent
AT THE SITE OF THE QUAKE: EXAMINING THE RECENT
EARTHQUAKE IN AFGHANISTAN AND DISSEMINATING INFORMATION ABOUT EARTHQUAKES –
LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20020327wednesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan on earthquakes for grades 6-12. "In this lesson,
students research and design an educational earthquake Web site, using the
current disaster in Afghanistan as a starting point." Excellent
BIG ISLAND POOL: IGNEOUS ROCKS AND THE ANATOMY
OF A VOLCANO – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/07/gk2/igneous.html
A lesson plan for grades K-2 on volcanoes. "In this lesson, students
will look at the anatomy of a volcano and the environment around it. Students
will learn about the rocks that are formed when a volcano erupts—igneous rocks.
Students will take a virtual visit to the Big Island Pool in Hawaii and see how
forces of water (hydrosphere), wind (atmosphere), and geology (lithosphere) mold
the Earth in which we live." Excellent
A BURNING DESIRE TO MOVE? EXPLORING INCENTIVES
TO DEPART THE RED ZONE AROUND MOUNT VESUVIUS – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20030827wednesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan on volcanoes for grades 6-12. "In this lesson, students
consider the dangers of living around active volcanoes. They develop media
campaigns to encourage different groups of residents around Mount Vesuvius to
consider moving, and then reflect on how difficult the decision would be if it
were faced by their own families." Excellent
CAKE BATTER LAVA – ACTIVITY
http://www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/CakeLavaTe.html
An activity in which students use cake batter to simulate lava flow.
"In this activity students will use cake batter to simulate surface lava flows.
The experiment demonstrates many of the key features of a'a flows, though not of
whole pahoehoe flow fields, which are fed by lava tubes." Excellent
EARTHQUAKE! – LESSON PLANS
http://cse.ssl.berkeley.edu/lessons/indiv/davis/inprogress/QuakesEng3.html
""Earthquake!" is a collection of lessons, activities, research ideas, and
resource suggestions on the subject of earthquakes. The material in this set of
lessons is only a sampling of the many activities that can be done on the
subject of earthquakes. Most earth science textbooks discuss the subject, and
many supplementary resources have been produced by independent groups and
government agencies, such as the United States Geological Survey. A few of these
resources are listed under Resources near the end of this teacher section."
For junior/senior high students. Excellent
EARTHQUAKES AND VOLCANOES – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/15/g35/earthquakes.html
A lesson plan for grades 3-5 on earthquakes and volcanoes. "As
students learn to read maps, it is important that they learn how to compare maps
that show different types of information. This activity asks them to compare
maps of plate tectonics with population density maps and to analyze what these
maps imply about the relationship between population and seismic hazards."
Excellent
EARTHQUAKES: GETTING READY FOR THE BIG ONE – LESSON PLAN
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/earthquakes-gettingready/
A lesson plan for grades 6-8 on earthquakes. Sections: Objective, Materials,
Procedure, Adaptation, Discussion, Questions, Evaluation, Extension, Suggested
Readings, Links, Vocabulary, and Academic Standards. Excellent
EARTHQUAKES: LEARN FROM THE PAST, PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE –
LESSON PLAN
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/earthquakes/
A lesson plan on earthquakes for grades 9-12. Sections: Objective,
Materials, Procedure, Adaptation, Discussion, Questions, Evaluation, Extension,
Suggested Readings, Links, Vocabulary, and Academic Standards. Excellent
ERUPTING VOLCANOES LESSON PLAN
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/lessons.cfm?DocID=296
A lesson plan for grades K-2 on volcanoes. "This lesson presents
volcanoes through the making of volcano models. While students are constructing
their physical representations of volcanoes, they will be filled with questions
about volcanoes as well as how to build their models. This process will provide
students with a tangible reference for learning about volcanoes and give them a
chance to problem-solve as they build their models." Excellent
FIRE ESCAPE: EXPLORING THE OF THE VOLCANIC
ERUPTION OF NYIRAGONGO IN CONGO AND APPLYING LESSONS LEARNED FROM PAST VOLCANIC
RELIEF EFFORTS – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20020122tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on the aftermath of a volcanic eruption.
"In this lesson, students learn about the effects of the volcanic eruption of
Nyiragongo in Congo as a springboard to exploring past examples of volcanic
eruptions and their respective relief efforts. They then synthesize their
understanding of volcano relief efforts by addressing a mock assembly of the
United Nations." Excellent
GELATIN VOLCANOES – ACTIVITY
http://www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/GelVolTe.html
An activity in which gelatin is used to model volcanic landforms.
"Gelatin, molded in bowls or bread pans, is used as
transparent models of volcanic landforms. Colored water is used as the
dike-forming magma. In this activity, dikes tend to propagate radially from the
center of bowl-shaped casts of gelatin because the resistance to opening is the
same in every direction. Dikes tend to parallel the long-axis of ridge-shaped
(bread pan) casts of gelatin because the narrow dimension provides less
resistance to opening than the long dimension. The dike opens in the narrow
dimension and we see propagation in the long dimension. With a slow, steady
injection rate, the colored water creates a dike and generally erupts from the
flanks or ends of the gelatin casts. Edge-on, a dike appears as a line. When the
gelatin cast is sliced through with a knife, dikes appear as red lines in the
vertical, cut edges." Excellent
GETTING FIRED UP: THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF
HISTORIC VOLCANOES: EXPLORING FIRST-HAND AND SECOND-HAND ACCOUNTS – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20000229tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan on volcanoes for grades 6-12. "In this lesson, students
explore first-person accounts of volcanic eruptions throughout time and use the
Internet to access second-hand information about volcanoes. Students then
incorporate both types of accounts in newspaper articles written as if the
students were covering the events of a historic volcanic eruption as they
unfolded." Excellent
THE IMPACT OF NATURAL HAZARDS AROUND THE WORLD
– LESSON PLAN
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/15/g68/hazards.html
A lesson plan for grades 6-8 on natural hazards. "This lesson is
designed to help students understand that the negative consequences of natural
hazards can be reduced if we understand our vulnerability to learn to prepare
for them." Excellent
LAVA LAYERING – ACTIVITY
http://www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/LavaLayTe.html
An activity that uses baking soda and play dough to model lava flows.
"The focus of this activity is on the patterns of lava flows produced by
multiple eruptions. We use a short cup to hold the baking soda because we are
looking at the flows and not at constructing a volcano model. Volcanoes, like
those so familiar to us on Earth and Mars, are not present on the Moon. Three
well-known areas on the Moon interpreted as important volcanic complexes are:
Aristarchus plateau, and the Marius Hills and Rumker Hills (both located in
Oceanus Procellarum). These areas are characterized by sinuous rilles
(interpreted as former lava channels and/or collapsed lava tubes) and numerous
domes." Excellent
MODEL VOLCANOES LESSON PLAN
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/lessons.cfm?DocID=320
A lesson plan for grades 3-5 on volcanoes. "In this lesson, students
will explore volcanoes through the making of models and reflect upon their
learning through drawing sketches of their models. As most students have never
actually seen a volcano, this is an area of learning that remains fairly
abstract. Making models of volcanoes provides students with a means to make the
unfamiliar more familiar. "Students can begin to formulate their own models to
explain things they cannot observe directly. By testing their models and
changing them as more information is acquired, they begin to understand how
science works." (Benchmarks for Science Literacy p.268.) As they make their
volcanoes, students will hypothesize, test, problem-solve and discover various
concepts related to volcanoes." Excellent
MODELING AN ACTIVE VOLCANO – CLASSROOM
ACTIVITY
http://www.beloit.edu/~SEPM/Earth_Works/Modeling_a_Volcano.html
A classroom activity for grades 3-6 in which students model an explosive
volcano. "This activity is an active simulation of an explosive volcanic
eruption. The "volcano" (a plastic 35 mm film canister) erupts (the lid blows
off) when gas pressure generated by dissolving alka seltzer is sufficiently
high. It is realistic in that the timing of the eruption is difficult to predict
precisely and in that the eruption occurs when the pressure of the gas exceeds
the confining pressure of the lid. The experiment can be modified to show that
an eruption will not occur if there is not enough gas pressure generated (small
piece of alka seltzer) or if gas is allowed to escape gradually through holes
punched in lid of film canister." Excellent
MUSICAL PLATES – A STUDY OF EARTHQUAKES AND
PLATE TECTONICS – CURRICULUM
http://www.k12science.org/curriculum/musicalplates2/index.shtml
"Musical Plates has four Core Activities that will teach students how to access
and interpret Real-Time earthquake and volcano data and to how use the
information to solve a real world problem. Each of the core activities is
designed to be used in a 45 minute class period, although this may depend on the
grade level of your students. Additionally, students will need a small amount of
class time (approximately 5 minutes) every day for a couple of weeks to record
current earthquakes." The Teacher’s Guide
includes three sections: Using Real-Time Data on the Internet, Lesson Plans and
Implementation Assistance. Recommended for upper elementary to high school
students. Outstanding. Excellent
NATURAL HAZARD RISKS IN THE UNITED STATES –
LESSON PLAN
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/15/g68/hazard.html
A lesson plan for grades 6-8 on natural hazards. "Students have
probably studied natural hazards (e.g., earthquakes or hurricanes) in elementary
school. This lesson continues their education on this topic by asking them to
examine specific locations of high risk for various natural hazards, to assess
why these hazards exist where they do, and to investigate what towns and cities
are doing to prepare for a natural disaster. In the process, students will
practice their research and map-analysis skills." Excellent
NEW BAY BRIDGE: BRIDGE TO CLASSROOM –
DESIGNING BRIDGES TO WITHSTAND EARTHQUAKES – LESSON PLAN
http://www.newbaybridge.org/classroom/
Includes three learning modules on designing bridges to withstand
earthquakes. Quake Country, Engineering for Earthquakes, and 2 Miles & 2,000
Hands. Excellent
PILES OF FIRE – ACTIVITY
http://www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/PilesFireTe.html
An activity in which students see that particle size affects the angle of a
volcano’s slope. "Review and prepare materials listed on the student
sheet. Select three differently-sized, but similarly-shaped materials for this
activity. Using barley and beans is very easy and light but can be expensive.
Sand and gravels work well, but make sure that the sand is dry and that the
gravels are well sorted into two distinct sizes. In Class The materials will
create cones whose sides have various angles. This angle is called the angle of
repose. The larger pieces will make steeper-sided cones, and the smallest pieces
will make shallow-sided cones." Excellent
SHAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL – DESIGNING FOR
ADVERSITY – CLASSROOM ACTIVITY
http://www.nsf.gov/od/lpa/nstw/teach/nstw1996/shake/start.htm
A lesson plan for middle/junior students on designing buildings to withstand
earthquakes. "Youngsters explore basic principles of structural design and
material strength to discover effective ways to construct buildings that can
withstand earthquakes. They then design a series of experiments to explore the
relationship between the type of ground a structure is built on and the degree
of damage it is likely to sustain in an earthquake." Excellent
STRONG VIBES: ASSESSING THE INFLUENCE OF
EARTHQUAKES IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20030422tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan on earthquakes for grades 6-12. "In this lesson,
students consider how the tension of a rubber band relates to the stress
build-up in earthquakes. They then conduct research and write fictional
television coverage about a Pacific Northwest town that is hit by an
earthquake." Excellent
TAIWAN ON SHAKY GROUND: SEPTEMBER 21, 1999’S
EARTHQUAKE IN TAIWAN AND ITS EFFECTS ON THE COUNTRY’S INFRASTRUCTURE – LESSON
PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/19990922wednesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan on earthquakes for grades 6-12. "In this lesson,
students work in groups to examine how various elements of Taiwan's
infrastructure were affected in the September 21, 1999 earthquake by analyzing a
number of newspaper articles on the quake and its aftermath." Excellent
THERE’S A WHOLE LOT OF SHAKIN’ GOIN’ ON:
EARTHQUAKE LESSONS ON THE NET
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr326.shtml
Lesson plans and activities on earthquakes. Excellent
THE THREE LITTLE PIGS IN EARTHQUAKE LAND –
LESSON PLAN
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/15/gk2/threepigs.html
A lesson plan for grades K-2 on earthquakes. "This lesson teaches
students some of the basics of earthquakes and volcanoes. It also asks them to
think about how people living in cities and suburbs must plan ahead by
constructing sturdy buildings and preparing their homes and themselves for the
possibility of a natural disaster. Students will therefore be introduced to some
basic concepts of physical geography, as well as some of the ways in which the
physical environment affects people's lives." Excellent
UNDERSTANDING: VOLCANOES – LESSON PLAN
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/understanding/
A lesson plan for grades 3-5 from Discovery on volcanoes. Sections:
Objective, Materials, Procedure, Adaptation, Discussion, Questions, Evaluation,
Extension, Suggested Readings, Links, Vocabulary, and Academic Standards.
Excellent
U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY – A MODEL OF THREE
FAULTS – LESSON PLAN
http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/teachers/faults.htm
Lesson plans for grades 7-12 on earthquakes and faults. Excellent
U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY – VOLCANOES – LESSON
PLAN
http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/teachers/volcanoes.htm
A collection of lessons on volcanoes for grades 4-8. Excellent
VOLCANO WEB
http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/tut/tut23_ex/
"In this lesson you will use the Internet to research information on volcanoes
and then write a report on your results."
Sections: Introduction, Volcano Terminology, Volcanic Places in the USA,
Volcanic Places on Mars, and Research Project. The Research Project lays out the
task and has the links to resources. Excellent
VOLCANOES AND THEIR IMPACT – LESSON PLAN
http://pt3.cl.uh.edu/lessonplan/lessonplansee2.cfm?ID=494
A lesson plan for 6th grade students on volcanoes.
"Students should be able to describe a volcano, define it’s characteristics,
explain why they happen, and describe how they can effect the weather."
Excellent
VOLCANOES MODULE
http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/volcanoes/volcano.html
A problem-solving module in which students must create possible solutions.
There are four "Situations". Sections: Situations, Yellowstone Information,
Kilauea Information, Mount Hood Information, Orting Information, Volcanoes & the
Earth, Narrative of the Mt. St. Helens Eruption, Living with Volcanoes,
Volcanology and Analyzing Volcanoes. Includes Teacher’s Guide. Outstanding.
Excellent
WHOLE LOTTA’ LAVA: CREATING VOLCANOLOGY REPORTS MODELED AFTER
METEOROLOGICAL NEWS SEGMENTS – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20031118tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on volcanoes. "In this lesson, students
learn about the most recent research in the field of volcanology. They then
synthesize their knowledge by creating and presenting reports about currently
active volcanoes around the world." Excellent
BUILDING VOLCANO MODELS
http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vwdocs/volc_models/models.html
Instructions for building several kinds of volcano models. Very Good
CANDY QUAKES – LESSON PLAN
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=1113
A lesson plan for 8th grade students which uses candy to model
various processes in earthquakes such as compression and layering. "Using
a candy bar, gum, and Twizzlers, students will demonstrate the effects of
deformational forces on the earth's crust." Very Good
EARTH SCIENCE HANDS-ON LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND
LESSON PLANS
http://www.jclahr.com/science/earth_science/
A page of links to classroom activities on earthquakes and volcanoes. Check
out the Earthquakes page, too. Very Good
EARTHQUAKE VIRTUAL COURSEWARE
http://www.sciencecourseware.com/eec/Earthquake/
"This activity illustrates how seismic waves are used to determine the magnitude
of an earthquake and to locate its epicenter." An
inquiry based activity shows how seismic waves are used to determine the
epicenter of an earthquake and determine its Richter scale. Very Good
VOLCANO LESSON PLANS
http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vwdocs/vwlessons/lesson.html
Volcano lesson plans from Volcano World. Very Good
VOLCANOES – RESOURCES
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/volcano.html
A page of resources, lesson plans and activities. Section:
Informational/Research Sites, Online Lesson Plans, Online Activities, Offline
Activities & Lesson Plans, and Online Quiz/Glossary. Note: Also listed in
Websites section. Very Good
EARTHQUAKE QUIZ – PRINTABLE
http://www.teachervision.fen.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5445.html
A printable quiz on earthquakes. Good
EARTHQUAKE SLIP CLASSROOM EXERCISE
http://www.jclahr.com/science/earth_science/tabletop/earthshaking/index.html
A classroom activity for grades 7-9. "Earthquakes can provide a useful
context for teaching or reviewing many basic physics concepts, such as sliding
and static friction, forms of energy and conversion from one form to another,
and the elastic properties of materials. Conducting the following lesson
provides an opportunity for students to work cooperatively together, develop and
test a hypothesis, make measurements, and write a short report on the results
with graphs." Very Good
EARTHQUAKES AND VOLCANOES – PRINTABLE
http://www.teachervision.fen.com/lesson-plans/lesson-2639.html
A printable on earthquakes and volcanoes for grades 3-8 showing where they
are most likely to occur. Good
PLOTTING EARTHQUAKES – ACTIVITY
http://teachers.net/lessons/posts/1974.html
An activity for senior high students in which students plot earthquakes on a
world map. Good
BUILDING EARTHQUAKE SAFE STRUCTURES – WEBQUEST
http://www.biopoint.com/roe2000/earthquakes.html
A webquest on earthquake-safe construction. "You are part of a Design
Team at S&G Graphics, an architectural firm in Memphis, Tennessee. Because
scientists have predicted a "real" possibility of an earthquake along the New
Madrid Fault in the future, the city has appropriated funds to build a new
bridge, spanning the Mississippi River, which will allow motorists to commute
easily between Tennessee and Arkansas. It must be capable of withstanding
seismic shocks of 6 or greater magnitude on the Richter Scale. Your team
will be competing with teams from several other firms to win the bid for this
project." Note: We found a couple of broken links on this site.
Excellent
EARTHQUAKE! – WEBQUEST
http://volweb.utk.edu/Schools/bedford/harrisms/stuearth.htm
A webquest for 6th grade students on earthquakes.
"Students' jobs in this WebQuest are to participate in a classroom team through
fun, exploration, learning, and scientific and geographic discovery. Each team
of students will complete the tasks and learn about earthquakes by fulfilling a
particular role and meeting certain responsibilities. The hyperlinked teacher
sites will provide still more information, direction, and lesson plans that will
enable the teacher to facilitate this project successfully." Excellent
EARTHQUAKE WEBQUEST: EPICENTER, THAT ROCKIN’
TOWN
http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/AldrinES/sites/earthqua/
A webquest on earthquakes for upper elementary students. "Not too long
ago, the town of Epicenter fell victim to a powerful earthquake. (It was a 7.2
on the Richter scale!) Since then, the townspeople have been rebuilding and
hoping it never happens again. The town council is not so optimistic. The
members want government aid to rebuild their town. To receive the funding, a
report must be filed that includes an emergency plan for any future earthquakes.
You have been hired as part of a Focus Group for your expertise in areas needed
to complete this report and allow the town to receive their funding."
Excellent
KILAUEA WEBQUEST
http://can-do.com/uci/lessons98/Kilauea.html
A webquest for grades 7-12 on Kilauea. "Use the Resources Below to
find the answers to these sample questions. What is a volcano? What causes
volcanoes to form? Are there different types of volcanoes? What is the
relationship between earth quakes and volcanoes? What does plate tectonics have
to do with volcanoes? What are the parts and structure of volcanoes? What are
the risks to people and property from volcanic eruptions? Can we predict when a
volcano will erupt? What role have volcanoes played in the evolution of life on
the planet?" Excellent
LONELY LAVA LANDFORMS WEBQUEST
http://eduscapes.com/nature/lava/act.htm
A webquest for middle school students lava landforms. "Learn about
volcanic landforms. Find out about a specific volcanic area. Create an
advertisement to encourage people to visit this area." Excellent
MONITORING VOLCANOES – WEBQUEST
http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vwdocs/Online/mon.html
A webquest for upper elementary students on monitoring volcanoes.
"Record the time, amount of expansion and the number of monitoring stations it
takes to accurately measure the expansion of a volcano. Then try to predict when
and which direction the volcano will erupt." Excellent
SPAGHETTI EARTHQUAKE WEBQUEST
http://www.linwoodschools.org/eissler/spaghetti_earthquake_webquest.htm
A webquest for middle school students on earthquakes. "Have you
wondered why this WebQuest is called "Spaghetti Earthquake"? Each team will
design, build, and test a model structure made out of uncooked spaghetti sticks.
Your model will be tested on a specially built earthquake machine. This machine
simulates the stresses that occur during earthquakes. Your model should be able
to withstand a 10 second earthquake without collapsing. You will be competing
against other companies (teams) by attempting to build the best structure. You
and your teammates will give a brief presentation prior to the final test. In
this report you will discuss your Internet research and how it helped you design
your structure." Excellent
VOLCANO SCENE WEBQUEST
http://www.dcboces.org/teachers/traudt/
A webquest for 9th grade students on volcanoes. "Students
will help a village in the South Pacific realize the dangers that may exist from
a volcano that has been showing recent seismic activity. The name of the island
is Bagana in the Solomon Islands. The students are to travel to this
island so that they may warn the inhabitants of this island that the volcano may
erupt. Your job as a team of four volcanologists and technicians is to get to
the site as fast as you can. You will have to present a map showing where the
volcano is located in the world. You will then have to notify the
authorities of this island at what time you will be arriving. It is 10:00 a.m.
in New York and the island is 12 times zones away to the west(that is 12 hours
before EST.). It will take your team roughly 16 hours to get there. Once
you arrive at the island you must convince the inhabitants to evacuate.
You must present facts to the authorities of this island that there is a strong
chance that this volcano may explode. Also, you will have to let the islanders
know what the consequences are in case they decide not to leave. Your task is a
formidable one. Not only will you have to convince people to evacuate their
homes, but you will also be putting your life in danger as well."
Excellent
VOLCANOES AND EARTHQUAKES – WEBQUEST
http://homepage.usask.ca/~dgm618/
A webquest on earthquakes and volcanoes for 6th grade students.
"A volcano and earthquake area is discovered near your hometown. It is
your job to find out as much as you can about these two natural disasters and
submit a report to the mayor of the town about your findings. It is your job to
educate the citizens of your town on volcanoes and earthquakes. For more
information on what exactly to include in your report to the mayor, head on over
to the Process." Note: We found one broken link on this site. Excellent
VOLCANOES AND THE RING OF FIRE – WEBQUEST
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/science/webquest/content/volcanoest.shtml
A webquest for junior high students on volcanoes. "Your job in this
WebQuest is to explore the active volcanoes of the world and discover how these
volcanoes are related. In order to do this, you first will have to learn a
little about plate tectonics, and about what happens when plates collide on
Earth’s surface. You will learn about three different types of plate boundaries,
and what kinds of volcanic activities are associated with each type. You will
describe the plate boundaries located along the edges of the Pacific Ocean and
identify an area known as the ring of fire. Then you will list information in a
table on at least five active volcanoes from the ring of fire. Finally, you will
draw a simple map of the ring of fire area and identify each of the volcanoes in
your table on the map." Excellent
VOLCANOES MEXICANA WEBQUEST
http://can-do.com/uci/ssi2001/volcanoes-mexicana.html
A webquest for grades 4-7 on volcanoes in Mexico. "Students will
participate in a virtual reality tour by the use of my web pages to explore and
learn about volcanoes in Mexico." Excellent
CAN YOU PREDICT THE NEXT EARTHQUAKE? –
WEBQUEST
http://coe.west.asu.edu/students/clord/quake/eqquest.html
A webquest on earthquake prediction for middle school students.
"You and the members of your team have been asked to
predict the next earthquake in your city. The city will be making
plans for evacuations and preparing citizens based on your prediction.
Your best work will be required. Research the history of earthquakes in
your city, recent quakes, how earthquakes are predicted, the plate tectonics
affecting the region and present your prediction to the city council."
Note: We found several broken
links on this site. Very Good
MEXICO CITY EARTHQUAKE WEBQUEST
http://students.itec.sfsu.edu/edt628/mexquake/earthquakers.html
A webquest for high school students on the Mexico City earthquake. Note:
This was designed for a Spanish class but it is very appropriate for science
classes. "The students will be engaged in gathering information related to
the subject of earthquakes in general (how they work, safety issues/emergency
preparedness, history, etc...) and the Mexico City Earthquake in specific.
Students will each assume one of the following roles: photojournalist, city
planner, emergency volunteer, college student in a collapsed dormitory, news
reporter. Working together the students will design a multi-platform
presentation (a computer newspage and a video interview) to convey their learned
knowledge about this terrible natural disaster." Note: Does not include
links to resources. Very Good
VOLCANO DISCOVERY WEBQUEST
http://www.windarooss.qld.edu.au/Main_Pages/Volcano_Webquest/welcome.htm
A webquest for elementary students in which students learn about volcanoes
and build a model of a volcano. Very Good
VOLCANO WEBQUEST
http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/WakefieldForestES/landformswebquest.htm
A webquest on volcanoes. "The eruptions of Mt. St. Helens in
1980 and Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. are two of the most famous in the history of
mankind. Images of people encased in ash for almost 2000 years both shock
and fascinate us. This webquest will give you a chance to dig deeper into
the amazing facts about both eruptions. As you explore and uncover
information, be sure to enter it into this webquest chart. After
completing your quest chart, you will work in small groups to organize your
information into a Venn diagram in Inspiration software. Let's see which
group can find the most fascinating comparisons!" Very Good
THE VOLCANO WEBQUEST
http://ge.bethel.wednet.edu/web/web21/science/volcano_wq/index_vol_wq.htm
A webquest on volcanoes for 6th grade students. "Your task
for this webquest is to work in groups of four or less to produce a "volcano
guide". This will be like an informational booklet about volcanoes. There will
be requirements that you must fulfill, but many will be choices. Work together
with your group to create a very attractive booklet." Very Good
VOLCANO WEBQUEST
http://staff.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/~gcorder/volano1_index.html
A webquest for middle school students on volcanoes. "Your OBJECTIVE is
to construct a webpage about volcanoes using the guidelines in this webquest."
Very Good
VOLCANOES – A WEBQUEST
http://volweb.utk.edu/Schools/sullivan/colonial/volcano.htm
A webquest centered around 9 nine tasks students must complete.
"Volcanoes have fascinated people for thousands of years, as much from a
religious aspect as a scientific one. Come with me as we explore volcanoes. Take
a field trip, view volcanoes in action, and learn what a volcanologist actually
does on the job, and see if you might like to become a volcanologist in the
future. Complete all nine tasks. You may hand write your report or create
a web page with the information gathered from the tasks below." Very
Good
VOLCANOES WEBQUEST
http://edweb.sdsu.edu/T2ARP/Webqst.T2arp.12.98/DCarmichaelWebQuest/carmichael.htm
A webquest on volcanoes for upper elementary students. "This lesson is
designed to help you understand what volcanoes are, their make-up, and how they
are classified. You will be divided up into groups of four. The role of each
group is to act as a team of volcanologists. One of you is knowledgeable about
volcanoes in general. The rest are each specialist with one of the three major
types of volcanoes. As a team, you travel the world studying and predicting
volcanic activity. The team also meets with various community groups and
organizations to educate them about volcanoes. Your team is currently at the
O'Farrell Community school to teach the other students in your class about the
various types of volcanoes. You have brought with you a set of large posters
showing examples of volcanoes and their different types in order to make a short
presentation to the class and answer a few questions." Note: We found
some broken links on this site. Very Good
VOLCANOES – WEBQUEST
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/brooklyn/volcano/
A webquest on volcanoes for 3rd grade students. "This
lesson was intended for students at a third grade level with the purpose of
introducing the concept of plate tectonics. In the process they will embark in
research and construction of a volcano. The lesson is set up in a manner in that
is child friendly and easily readable even for a second language learner. The
lesson serves as a backbone for varied extensions and levels of complexity."
Very Good
WEBQUEST: THE TRUTH ABOUT MT.
POPOCATEPETL
http://www.newton.mec.edu/bigelow/classroom/hayes/volcano/volcanoright.htm
A webquest on Mt. Popocatepetl, a volcano in Mexico. "Miguel
has been trying to encourage his father to use their savings instead, to
relocate the family out of the town. José does not share his son's worries, but
he thinks that perhaps he should learn more. He decides to consult with the town
historian and the mayor. Then he plans to travel to the capital city to consult
with a geologist and a volcanologist. The reports of these four knowledgeable
people will form the basis for answering José's decision." The students
must use the information to decide if Jose should re-locate his family away from
the volcano. Very Good
WILL THAT VOLCANO SPOIL OUR PARTY? – WEBQUEST
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/volcano.htm
A webquest on volcanoes. "The small Caribbean island of Mont Isle is
planning to hold a major celebration in three months. The island is ten miles
long and is part of an arc of islands that includes Grenada, Barbados, Dominica,
and Antigua. At one end of the island is a tall, beautiful, cone-shaped
mountain; a composite volcano which the natives call Poco-poco. The mountain is
over 1000 meters tall and is also known as a strato volcano. The capitol city of
Iguana Cay is located at the base of the mountain in the middle of the island.
No one living on the island remembers any volcanic activity coming from
Poco-poco. The mayor, Jose Cruz, is concerned that tourists may not come to the
celebration because of other volcanic eruptions on nearby islands. He has asked
your class to give him a briefing on volcanoes so he can give an explanation to
any worried tourists." Very Good
DISCOVERING VOLCANOES – WEBQUEST
http://earthview.sdsu.edu/trees/volqest.html
A webquest on volcanoes. (Note: This does not follow the usual webquest
format) Includes numerous links. Students must write a two-page comparison of
continental vs. oceanic volcano eruptions. Good
EARTHQUAKE – WEBQUEST
http://www.esc20.k12.tx.us/etprojects/formats/webquests/fall99/earthquake/default.html
A webquest on earthquakes for elementary students. "Your parents told
you this past weekend that your family is moving to California. All of the
kids have been teasing you that California is going to fall off into the ocean.
You are unsure what they mean. You've heard about earthquakes there.
Your task is to find out what you can about earthquakes and discover how your
family can be prepared for such an event." Note: We found several broken
links on this page. Good
EARTHQUAKES VS. VOLCANOES – WEBQUEST
http://www.stcharles.k12.la.us/martin/earthquake.htm
A webquest for middle school students on earthquakes and volcanoes.
"Your team and a rival team are given a chance to choose where to live. One team
will live near an earthquake fault and the other will live near a volcano. How
will you choose? Perhaps you want to know whether earthquakes or volcanoes are
more powerful. Or how often earthquake and volcanoes occur. Maybe you need to
determine why earthquake and volcanoes occur. There will be other questions that
you will need to answer. When you use the Internet you usually find that there
is a lot more to a topic that you did not learn after only a quick exploration.
This is particularly true when we use the Internet for our research because many
people post their personal opinions or only know a sliver of the whole story.
Each person on your team will learn one piece of the puzzle and then you will
come together to get a better understanding of the topic." Note: We
found a couple of broken links on this site. Good
MEASURING EARTHQUAKES WEBQUEST
http://www.cqsb.qc.ca/docs/webquest/quake.htm
A webquest for high school students on measuring the intensity of
earthquakes. "Earthquakes are measured with numbers
from 1 to 9. You will discover why and how these numbers are related."
Note: We found several broken links on this site.
Good
RATTLE, THUNDER, CLATTER, BOOM,
BOOM…EARTHQUAKE! – WEBQUEST
http://www.cord.edu/faculty/nelsons/ed337/f01StudentwebQuestsfinal/WebQuest.SK.html
A webquest on earthquakes for grades 4-5. "You have just found out
that your job is relocating you to California but the city is unknown.
Where you live will be determined by the information you find about earthquakes.
You know that a lot of earthquakes occur there. It would be most
beneficial for you to find out why and where earthquakes happen and how they are
measured. You should find out as much information about earthquakes as
possible, since you are unfamiliar with them. It is important to know
where earthquakes occur and happen to make your house search easier. You
will also find out information about how to live through an earthquake and the
safety procedures that should be taken." Good
SEEKING A HOME IN THE RING OF FIRE WEBQUEST
http://www.nevada.edu/~tkramer/webquest.htm
A webquest in which students form teams to find a new home for their
village. It must be located within the Ring of Fire. They report their findings
in a multimedia presentation. Good
THE VOLCANO WEBQUEST
http://coe.west.asu.edu/students/jsampson/clarquest.html
A webquest for elementary students on volcanoes. Very basic. Good
VOLCANO WEBQUEST
http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/Class/est572/cciarelli/volcano.html
A webquest for 3rd grade students on volcanoes.
"You are part of a team of geologists monitoring the volcanoes of
the world. You have been chosen to join special force that will visit many
volcanoes. Your first mission is attend the University of Volcanology to study
the latest information. Click on the question to find the answers to these
questions." Good
A WEBQUEST ABOUT VOLCANOES
http://www.lakelandschools.org/EDTECH/Volcano/volcano.htm
A webquest on volcanoes for 4th grade students. "Your team
is looking for a place to live. The only sites available are either on an
earthquake fault or near a volcano. How will you decide where to live?
Perhaps you want to know whether earthquakes or volcanoes are more powerful or
destructive. Maybe you need to determine why earthquakes and volcanoes
occur. There will be other questions that you will need to answer along
the way." Good
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March 2004
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