Description:
Volcanoes is an interdisciplinary set of materials for grades 4-8. Through the story of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, students will answer fundamental questions about volcanoes: "What is a volcano?" "Where do volcanoes occur and why?" "What are the effects of volcanoes on the Earth system?" "What are the risks and the benefits of living near volcanoes?" "Can scientists forecast volcanic eruptions?"

Organization:
US Geological Survey (USGS)

URL:
http://www.usgs.gov/education/learnweb/volcano/guide.pdf

Contact:
learning_web@usgs.gov

Cost:
Free over the Internet

Education Level:
Grades 5-8

Subject:
Atmosphere
Biology
Craters
Earth System Science
Geology
Mapping
Plate Tectonics
Social Science
Topography
Volcanism

Resource Type:
Internet Site
Curriculum/Instructional Materials
 
 

Date Added to teachearth.com:
5/1/00