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- 3rd - 4th
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Students observe the reaction from the vinegar mixture as it builds up in the volcano until it emerges from the top and spills over the sides. They engage in lab experiments to identify the properties of volcano reactions. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students create analogs for lava and magma in experiments. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students draw and compare parts of volcano. They investigate parts of a volcano and distinguish between magma and lava. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore Mount St. Helens' quiet eruption of 2004-2005. They examine different types of eruptions and then present creative first-hand accounts of different volcanic eruptions in history. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students engage in a lesson in which volcanoes be explored and examined. After watching a video, students create volcanoes out of clay. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students investigate the Andes Mountain range of South America. They create a passport, construct a paper version of the Earth's layers, conduct a volcano experiment, develop a map puzzle of the Earth's continents, and play a game using Spanish. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students discover how volcanic processes differ at convergent and divergent tectonic plate boundaries. They identify three geologic features that are associated with most volcanoes on Earth. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 10th - 12th
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Students examine the difference between fast and slow spreading lava flows. They identify various types of lava flow and determine the factors that cause them to form. Viewing photographs of lava flows, students working in groups, identify the features of the lava flows in the photos. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students describe the formation of lava tubes and identify three geological features of the cave formed. On this field trip to the Ape Cave area near Mount St. Helens they discover why collecting rocks, touching cave walls, and littering are strictly prohibited. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students use the computer lab to search for answers to questions on their workshet. They discuss the creation of igneouss rocks and listen as the teacher lectures about lava. Students follow directions to mix a batch of salt dough and create a map illustrating the formation of lava. The recipe and rubric indicated in this lesson are not included. Full Review »
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