Great Volcanoes Sites for Students 

National Geographic's Forces of Nature

This fabulous site about volcanoes from National Geographic explains the forces that create volcanoes. The site also includes maps & case studies. Be sure to click on the "Make your own volcano" link. Experiment with the different types of volcanoes and how they erupt.

Scripps Volcanic Voyage to the Marianas

Check out this real life expedition by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography to study an active volcano in the Mariana Islands. Great video clips and a journal from the volcanologists' research.

Ask a Volcanologist

Here are 101 FAQ (frequently asked questions) about volcanoes explained in relatively simple terms.

Scripps Volcanic Expedition to Costa Rica

On this expedition the Scripps Institute travels to Costa Rica to research some of the volcanoes in Costa Rica. Be sure to check out Arenal. I've been there. It's spectacular to see the lava flows at night while relaxing in a hot spring.

Thinkquest Volcanoes

Easy to understand explanation of volcanic structures and types of volcanoes. It also has a database of the world's volcanoes by region with photos.

Volcano World

This site has a blog about the latest eruptions, very short video clips from different eruptions and more.

Smithsonian Institute Volcanism

A great site from the Smithsonian Institute on volcanism.

Volcano Games

Here are a few games about volcanoes to test your knowledge.

Volcano Books for Kids 

Conserve resources by checking out your local library for books. Also consider buying used copies of books whenever possible.

Volcanoes and Earthquakes (DK Eyewitness Books)

by Susanna van Rose

Amazon Price: $10.87 (as of 10/08/2008)

Volcanoes! Mountains of Fire (Step-Into-Reading, Step 4)

by Eric Arnold

Amazon Price: $3.99 (as of 10/08/2008)

DK Readers: Eruption -- The Story of Volcanoes (Level 2: Beginning to Read Alone)

by Anita Ganeri

Amazon Price: $3.99 (as of 10/08/2008)

Volcanoes (The Wonders of Our World)

by Neil Morris

Amazon Price: $6.95 (as of 10/08/2008)

The Magic School Bus Blows Its Top: A Book About Volcanoes (Magic School Bus) (Magic School Bus)

by Gail Herman

Amazon Price: $3.50 (as of 10/08/2008)

Teacher Resources: Volcano Webquests 

Volcano Webquest for 3-6 graders

This webquest to learn about volcanoes is designed for 3-6 graders.

Ms. Jaskoski's Volcano Webquest

This is a clear task by task guide to exploring volcanoes.

Third Grade Volcano Webquest

Includes an opportunity to explore a particular volcano.

Volcano Webquest

This webquest has tasks divided into teams. One team explores what are volcanoes and another researches how can eruptions be predicted. The other teams focus on researching volcanoes in the State of Washington. This could be adapted to local volcanoes. If modified, you would need to provide a list of links to research local volcanoes.

Mr. Pearson's Volcano Webquest

A well laid out volcano webquest with clearly defined individual accountability and group roles.

Volcano Videos for the Science Classroom 

Standard Deviants School - Geology, Program 3 - Volcanoes and Erosion

Amazon Price: $26.99 (as of 10/08/2008)

National Geographic - Volcano!

Amazon Price: $17.99 (as of 10/08/2008)

Ring of Fire - IMAX

Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 10/08/2008)

Eyewitness: Volcano

Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 10/08/2008)

National Geographic's Restless Earth Collection (Asteroids Deadly Impact/Volcano/Nature's Fury)

Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 10/08/2008)

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Other Squidoo Volcano Lenses 

Volcano Mythology

This lens on volcanoes is very comprehensive and covers myths to the science of volcanoes.

Science Fair Volcanoes

Interested in making a volcano? This site has lots of ideas. Check it out.

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