Homeschool Volcano Resources

There are active volcanoes erupting around the world constantly. When starting a new study, like volcanoes, I like to bring in current events to help our children understand how this topic impacts people and communities. I think this more personal touch helps them empathize with those experiencing the devastation. To find where there are active eruptions, you can visit this website. That is the perfect place to start and the volcano resources listed in this article will help you create an in-depth unit study to learn about volcanoes and earthquakes.

 

Let’s Learn About Earthquakes and Volcanoes

Here is a great visual for Plate Tectonics, which shows “earthquakes and volcanoes.”

And how an earthquake happens:

 

And now how a volcano works:

Homeschool Volcano Resources

Click the green words below to go to the resource.

Here is a Free unit Study on Volcanoes I found on TPT.

For a more in-depth study, get this Unit Study from Amanda Bennett. We have a discount code for 20% off! Use the code HIP when checking out to get your discount!

Geology.com covers all the recent volcanic eruptions in detail, including this most recent one in Hawaii. It has a ton of information on rock, tools, etc. It is a great resource.

PBS Learning Media has some great middle school resources! Students investigate the processes that build volcanoes, the factors that influence different eruption types, and the threats volcanoes pose to their surrounding communities.

For my Montessori Moms, here are some free 3 part cards (nomenclature cards) to study volcanoes.

Some Hawaii natives leave gifts to an ancient legend, ka wahine ai honua, the woman who devours the land. Pele (pronounced peh-leh) is the goddess of fire of Hawaiian legend. She rules lightning, wind, dance and volcanoes. Learn more about this ancient legend. 

Volcano Kits

Books about Earthquakes

Books about Volcanoes

Books about Pompeii

Note … be very careful to review anything about Pompeii before sharing with your children. It was a city of brothels and the art and statues are graphic. Be sure the books are children’s books!!