Volcanoes

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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

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

Prepare to be amazed and informed by this excellent animated video on the topic of tsunamis. Through the use of stunning visuals and easy-to-...

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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