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- Grade Range
- 2nd - 4th
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Students see simulated lava flow down a simulated volcano. They examine how lava cools fastest on the surface. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 8th
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Students, in groups, act as volcanologists. They prepare a PowerPoint report for the President in which they present findings and recommendations in the case of several simultaneously erupting volcanoes. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students use the Internet to research information on volcanoes and complete worksheets. The examine the FEMA for Kids Website and participate in games and a post test. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students use the internet to research information on volcanoes. Using the information, they decide what is most important and record their information on another piece of paper. They navigate between the pages of the website and practice using a mouse and keyboard. They also complete a worksheet while researching information. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students conduct Internet research on plate tectonics, faluts, and volcanoes. In groups, they compile information related to teacher-provided questions. Students write papers detailing their findings and make oral presentations including posters their group creates. Full Review »
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- 1st
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Students research volcanos on the internet sites provided. They also look for pictures of volcanos to create a report using Kidpix. They present their pictorial reports to the rest of the class. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th - 8th
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Students make cookies to predict and identify the three types of volcanoes: Cinder Cone, Composite, or Shield. They shape a walnut-sized piece into a volcano and place on a cookie sheet. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students predict where they think earthquakes and volcanoes occur on a map of the earth. Then they use GIS (Arcview) software to manipulate the maps and learn about the relationships of plates, earthquakes and volcanoes. Full Review »
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- 8th - 10th
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Students study volcanoes and view films of the two different types of volcanic eruption. In pairs, they complete a card sort simulation activity to solve the mystery behind why one family died after a volcanic eruption and why another family did not. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten
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Students define volcanoes and why they erupt. Using baking soda, vinegar, and soap detergent, students create and observe their own volcanoes erupting. A brain-pop video can be used to follow-up the activity (found on website). Full Review »
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