Anatomy of a Volcano

In this interactive activity from NOVA Online, explore the main features of the Nyiragongo volcano, located in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and learn what risks it poses to the 500,000 people who live in its shadow.

Earthquakes

Students explore the causes of earthquakes, including the role of tectonic plates, and consider the efforts scientists are making to better understand and predict these sometimes deadly events.

How to Build A Road

Geology and weather introduced a variety of unexpected problems when construction crews were building the Alaska Highway. In this interactive activity from the American Experience Web site, see how Army engineers improvised solutions to blaze a trail through the wilderness.

Hurricanes: New Orleans Under Threat

This video segment adapted from NOVA scienceNOW exposes how decades of development and geography combined to make the potential damage from a hurricane uniquely devastating in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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A Roman’s-Eye View: Italian Seaports and Resorts

Take a virtual tour of the major seaports of 1st century Italy. Explore a vacationing spot popular with the Romans.

A Roman’s-Eye View: The Capital

Take a virtual tour of 1st century Rome, the capital of the Roman Empire, the “mistress of the world.” Examine its prominent geographical features, how those features affected its citizens, and how the Romans adapted those features to suit them.

A Roman’s-Eye View: The Circle of Earth

Take a virtual tour of the Roman Empire at its height and learn how the Mediterranean Sea affected Roman and European history.

A Roman’s-Eye View: The Italian Peninsula

Take a virtual tour of the Italian peninsula and its major geographical characteristics during the 1st century A.D, when the Roman Empire was at its height.

A Roman’s-Eye View: The Provinces

Take a virtual tour of the major Roman provinces Hispania, Gaul, Germania, Italy, and Greece, discovering prominent geographical features and their affect on life in those provinces.

Sense of Smell Leads Salmon Home

This video segment adapted from Northwest Indian College reveals how Native American life and knowledge is connected to natural cycles.

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Water Conservation: Israel

This video segment adapted from Last Oasis shows how Israel has attempted to meet the challenge of providing enough water for agricultural needs. Featured are two methods: recycled water and drip irrigation.

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Water Conservation: Mexico

This video segment adapted from Last Oasis shows the challenges Mexico City faces in providing enough water for its growing population. As a result of over pumping of its ground water, some parts of the city are sinking 12 inches a year.

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Wetlands

In this video segment adapted from Haskell Indian Nations University, learn about the spiritual role and ecological function of the wetlands adjacent to the university's campus.

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