Blue Lagoon is the most visited geothermal attraction in Iceland, located around 13 miles from the Keflavic Airport and around 30 miles from the capital city of Reykjavik. We had the opportunity to visit the lagoon in September 2011 and what a memorable experience it was! I don’t remember another time when we were in ...
When studying natural disasters and landforms with your homeschooled child, information about earthquakes should be included. What better way to study the effects of earthquakes than creating one with a science experiment in your living room? This article covers some of the basic information a homeschool lesson plan on earthquakes should cover. Also find a ...
Have you decided to factor volcanoes into a letter “V” or weather related unit this year? Do you already have your lesson plan ideas in place? If not, you may want to read onward: Science and Geography Begin the volcano lesson plan by letting the children listen to audio files of volcanic eruptions. There are ...
The still growing Andes Mountains were formed from movements of tectonic plates. Glaciers carved the spikes of the growing Andes Mountains which run up the western edge of South America. Diverse terrains and habitats are part of the areas around the Andes Mountains and are home to many animals. In this associated content article, here ...
The Yasur Volcano found in Tanna Island is a famous tourist destination. The volcano is active year round, and tourists have no problem getting there. According to the Smithsonian Institution, in 1774, the volcano was discovered by Captain Cook, and it looked like a beacon night. However, most scientists believe that the volcano was created ...
