Volcano resources for teachers of all grade levels. Contains videos, worksheets, websites, and activities for students.

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

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

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

In this Earth Science or Physical Science lab, students will gain an understanding of the three types of thermal energy transfer, conduction,...

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...

I show this video during my unit on volcanoes when discussing the two Hawaiian volcano flow types, Pahoehoe and aa lavas.  It shows both very well...

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

This video demonstrates a science experiment on the formation of calderas.  The idea is great.  Either show the video or demonstrate the formation...

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

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

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 volcano video demonstrates and discusses how composite and shield volcanoes are created and describes their lava type.  The Ring of Fire and...

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

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

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

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...

In this volcano video, students will be able to see a climb up Krakatoa's child, Anak.  I find this video fascinating because it vividly shows the...

I show this video during my unit on volcanoes when discussing the two Hawaiian volcano flow types, Pahoehoe and aa lavas.  It shows both very well...

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

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

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

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