Volcanoes

I show this volcanic eruption when trying to discuss the different types of eruptions.  This one is called a Vulcanian eruption.

Here is a great video that introduces volcanoes.  It is very visual and the music fits.  This is the video I show to get students excited to learn...

Demonstrate how magma is more buoyant than the surrounding earth material.  Volcanoes erupt simply because the melted rock rises up through cracks...

This is an animated video discussing the age of the earth.  It discusses uranium and zirconium dating methods.  Part of the video also talks about...

I show this volcano video when discussing cinder cone volcanoes.  Paricutin erupted in 1943 and erupted for 9 years afterward.  It occurred on...

This volcanic eruption style is called Surtseyan, named after the island of Surtsey.  Surtseyan volcanoes erupt below the surface of the water.

Find out how scientists create electricity near volcanoes by using geothermal energy.

Discover a captivating educational video that creatively explains the theory of Plate Tectonics in the style of a pop-up book. Explore scientific...

Two volcano vocabulary activity worksheets. The first one is a 20-word search. The word search contains images of a shield, cinder, and composite...

In this informative video, Earth Science students will delve into the fascinating world of plate tectonics. The video covers a wide range of...

In this video, viewers will learn about how Lord Kelvin attempted to determine the age of the Earth, as well as why the Earth becomes warmer as...

Looking for a new way to teach the rock cycle? Check out this exciting twist on a classic activity from ...

I show this video when discussing pyroclastic flows.  This is a pyroclastic flow that killed a few people in Japan a couple of years ago.  It is a...

I show this volcanic eruption when trying to discuss the different types of eruptions.  This one is called a lava dome eruption. Lava Dome...

Enhance your fossil unit with this concise and engaging video that explores the intriguing process of fossil extraction from rock. Witness the...

I have actually been to the Arenal Volcano.  It is a beautiful site.  The volcano erupted sending down a pyroclastic cloud killing several...

Experience the awe-inspiring power of a strombolian eruption with this fascinating video found on ...

A limnic eruption occurs when a poisonous gas gets "belched" out of the bottom of a lake where it was building up pressure.  This video discusses...

In this demonstration, students will get a better understanding of what a geyser is and what makes it function the way it does.  I was worried...

In this video, students get to hear and see a really rare volcanic eruption.  These are silent killers called limnic eruptions.  Limnic eruptions...

I show this video when discussing the different types of volcanic eruptions.  This volcanic eruption style is a Hawaiian style.  The lava does a...

During my unit on volcanoes, I have the students do some research on some famous volcanoes.  Mt. Vesuvius is one.  This video shows a quick tour...

This is a short video that does a good job describing the Yellowstone Supervolcano. It does a great job showing the potential of large magma...

This is a good video to help introduce or reinforce differing physical and cultural regions within Arizona.