Research+Volcanoes

Online Information on Volcanoes

=**Volcanoes** = ** Brainpop ** Brainpop shows short animated movies on curriculum related topics. This video on volcanoes introduces you to the three main types of volcanoes and where in the world they form. Brainpop was created by Dr. Avraham Kadar because he was trying to find a way to explain hard concepts to children. ** PebbleGo ** This award winning prek-3 database introduces space and earth concepts to early readers. Students can listen to or read information about what and where volcanoes are; what causes them; and damage volcanoes cause. There are also two videos that show the eruption and lava flow of Mt. Etna in Italy.  FEMA for Kids This website is created by FEMA, Federal Emergency Magangement Agency. This site teaches you how to be prepared for disasters and emergencies. ** The Volcano Information Center ** On this website you can find out about everything you've always wanted to know about volcanoes. This website states that it “is designed for educational purposes by Professor Emeritus Richard V. Fisher at UCSB, and is maintained by volunteers.” ** Universe Today ** The information on the sites gives ten interesting facts about volcanoes. This site is hosted by Universe Today. Most of the information they publish comes from space agencies, science journals, and university research groups.

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