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Peer reviewedSchimmrich, 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
Peer reviewedWagner-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
Peer reviewedMetzger, 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
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
