Unit 3 - Volcanoes

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Fearless Planet:  Hawaii

Traces the geological and ecological history of the Hawaii and reveals how volcanic activity has shaped every aspect of life on the islands, from the climate to the wildlife. Beginning with a trip to Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes on the planet, the program explains how the Hawaiian Islands formed as a result of plate tectonics and a geological "hotspot" in Earth's mantle. Hawaii's volcanic origins also explain why the islands have the tallest surfing waves in the world and why ten different climate zones exist on one island. Although volcanoes are constantly creating more land, the presentation notes, wind and water erosion threaten to destroy large portions of the islands, as in the case of Oahu.

Fearless Planet: Hawaii Discovery Channel,  2007 . Full Video.  Discovery Education. Web. 22 October 2013. <http://www.discoveryeducation.com/>

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Volcanoes: Mountains of Fire

Ring of fire, lava lakes, hot spots... these are just a few of the interesting items covered in this program. Students will see the three types of volcanoes (shield, cinder cone and composite). How each type of volcano is formed is also explored. The program further explains that in spite of the destructive capabilities, volcanoes are responsible for the continuing regeneration of Earth.


Volcanoes: Mountains of Fire Peter Matulavich Productions,  1995 . Full Video.  Discovery Education. Web. 
23 October 2013. <http://www.discoveryeducation.com/>.