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Schimmrich, Steven Henry; Gore, Pamela J. W. – Journal of Geoscience Education, 1996
Focuses on sites on the World Wide Web that offer information about volcanoes. Web sites are classified into areas of Global Volcano Information, Volcanoes in Hawaii, Volcanoes in Alaska, Volcanoes in the Cascades, European and Icelandic Volcanoes, Extraterrestrial Volcanism, Volcanic Ash and Weather, and Volcano Resource Directories. Suggestions…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Earth Science, Geology
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Thompson, Susan A.; Thompson, Keith S. – Science and Children, 1996
Presents a unit on volcanoes for third- and fourth-grade students. Includes demonstrations; video presentations; building a volcano model; and inviting a scientist, preferably a vulcanologist, to share his or her expertise with students. (JRH)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Science Activities, Scientific Concepts
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Wagner-Pine, Linda; Keith, Donna Graham – School Science and Mathematics, 1994
Presents an integrated math/science activity that shows students the differences among the three types of volcanoes using observation, classification, graphing, sorting, problem solving, measurement, averages, pattern relationships, calculators, computers, and research skills. Includes reproducible student worksheet. Lists 13 teacher resources.…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Integrated Activities, Intermediate Grades, Mathematics Education
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Metzger, Ellen Pletcher – Journal of Geological Education, 1995
Describes resources for information and activities involving volcanoes. Includes an activity that helps students become familiar with the principal types of volcanoes and explores how the viscosity of magma affects the way a volcano erupts. (MKR)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Educational Resources, Geology, High Schools
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Lebofsky, Nancy R.; Lebofsky, Larry A. – Science Scope, 2002
Presents a science activity using cubes for constructing the "Olympus Mons" model, the largest known volcano in the solar system. Uses the Catalina Mountains as a real-life comparison and builds a scale-proportionate model. (YDS)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Earth Science, Geology, Models
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Bykerk-Kauffman, Ann – Journal of Geological Education, 1994
Reviews 11 films on volcanic eruptions in the United States. Films are given a one- to five-star rating and the film's year, length, source and price are listed. Top films include "Inside Hawaiian Volcanoes" and "Kilauea: Close up of an Active Volcano." (AIM)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Film Criticism, Film Study, Geology
Wright, Russell G. – 1997
This book is designed for middle school students to learn scientific literacy through event-based science. Unlike traditional curricula, the event-based earth science module is a student-centered, interdisciplinary, inquiry-oriented program that emphasizes cooperative learning, teamwork, independent research, hands-on investigations, and…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Group Activities, Hands on Science, Inquiry
Wright, Russell G. – 1997
This book is designed for middle school earth science teachers to help their students learn scientific literacy through event-based science. Unlike traditional curricula, the event-based earth science module is a student-centered, interdisciplinary, inquiry-oriented program that emphasizes cooperative learning, teamwork, independent research,…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Group Activities, Hands on Science, Inquiry
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Antonietti, Alessandro – Educational Leadership, 1997
Debunks five misconceptions about improving creative thinking. To encourage students to think creatively, instructional techniques should reflect an integrated set of mental skills, use materials mimicking real-life situations, consider students' beliefs and tendencies toward creative thinking, show metacognitive sensibility, and foster a creative…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Creativity, Elementary Education, Learning Activities
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Cruz, Irene – Current: The Journal of Marine Education, 1998
Pans of popcorn are popped to varying degrees in order to compare them to the earth's surface with volcanic pressure building up in this demonstration. Volcanic activity is also related to bodily functions to help students make connections. For example, the release of gas through burping after drinking soda pop is related to the release of…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Demonstrations (Science), Elementary Secondary Education, Food
Dayton, Rebecca; Edwards, Carrie; Sisler, Michelle – 2000
This packet contains a unit on teaching about volcanoes. The following question is addressed: How do volcanoes affect human life? The unit covers approximately three weeks of instruction and strives to present volcanoes in an holistic form. The five subject areas of art, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies are integrated into…
Descriptors: Art, Earth Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education