March 7th, 2018

High School Resource: Alaska Volcano Observatory

Alaska Volcano Observatory Through this website, visitors have a “front-row seat” on Augustine Volcano’s sporadic eruptions.  In addition to offering images from cameras, the site also gives hourly updates on ash blasts and allows the public to email questions to observatory scientists. Related NY State Academic Standards: MST2.C.ES.IS.3.1, MST4.I.PS2.2, MST4.C.ES.PS2.1 Be sure to check out […]

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March 6th, 2018

Middle School Resource: Understanding Volcanoes

  Understanding Volcanoes by Discovery Education Students will learn how a volcano can act as a giant cooling vent for Earth’s inner core. Students will create model volcanoes that will help them visualize what a real volcanic eruption is like. Related NY State Academic Standards: S.MS.ESS.2.1, MST4, MST4.E.PS2 and more! Be sure to check out our […]

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