http://www.geology.sdsu.edu/how_volcanoes_work/

Name:                            How Volcanoes Work
Curriculum Concepts:    Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Plate tectonics
Level of Information:     Intermediate to advanced

This has to be the most complete website on volcanoes. But don’t take my word for it, just check out the numerous awards it has won, which include recognition from USA Today, Scientific American, and Science Magazine. The content is vast, beginning with an examination of eruption dynamics. This first section details the variability of volcanic environments and the physical and chemical controls on eruption dynamics. The section ends with a self-quiz. In fact, every section ends with a self-quiz. The second section examines volcano landforms. It begins with a very detailed introduction to volcano types and then subsequent pages examine each type in even greater detail. The third section examines products resulting from eruptions. The fourth section examines the different types of eruptions. The fifth section describes a number of historical eruptions. Finally, the sixth section examines volcanism on other worlds, including the Moon, Mars, and Venus. The website ends with a very impressive volcano crossword puzzle.

Amazing doesn’t begin to describe this website. However, it’s clearly not for younger students. The vocabulary and explanations are quite advanced. There are tons of pictures, photographs, animations, and videos. Every picture on the site can be clicked on to view larger versions with expanded descriptions. The quizzes and crossword are big bonuses. Navigation is so easy with the always-present menu. If that’s not good enough for you, then you can always look up the extensive site index. The links section contains a huge amount of other resources devoted to volcanoes. Teachers will love how some of the links are divided into K-12 resources and intermediate-advanced resources, complete with suggestions for lessons and activities. And just for kicks, check out their awards section. This website is literally a one-stop shop for absolutely anything related to volcanoes.

http://www.physicalgeography.net/fundamentals/10k.html

Name:                            Fundamentals of Physical Geography – Mountain Building
Curriculum Concepts:    Orogenesis, Rocks, Volcanoes, Plate tectonics, Erosion
Level of Information:     Intermediate to advanced

This is a very simple and colourful website whose information is contained in a single page. It begins with a definition of mountains and describes types of mountains. This first section also talks about some well-known mountain ranges and describes how orogeny and erosion have shaped these ranges throughout time. The second section examines the evolution of mountains with more detailed discussions of orogenesis, erosion, and weathering. It also outlines the roles that plate tectonics and volcanoes played in mountain formation. At the end of the site, users can make use of a study guide complete with useful questions, problems, and exercises.

This website contains all of its useful information and images on one page, so navigation is a non-issue. Fonts are nice, large, and bolded for easy reading. Important terms and concepts are further hyperlinked to a glossary of terms. Images are large, colourful, and are accompanied by detailed descriptions. All images help enhance the text descriptions and explanations. The available study guide, problems, and exercises are good bonuses. This is a very nice site for both teachers and all students to use.

http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/earthsci.html

http://www.geosociety.org/educate/resources.htm