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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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- 1st
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Students draw an erupting volcano. They learn the components of an erupting volcano. Full Review »
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- 5th - 6th
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Students examine the process of tectonic plates and why the Mariana Arc is active with volcanoes. They create a model of the Mariana Arc out of clay. Full Review »
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- 5th - 6th
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Students study Utah geography and compare it to other areas of the world. They watch a video and focus discussion on the formation of geographical features, plate techtonics, geysers, earthquakes, and volcanoes. Full Review »
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- 5th - 12th
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Students view a video clip about volcanoes. They collect data and create maps to see the relationship between volcanoes, earthquakes and plates. They share their maps with the class. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore a brief introduction to the concept of plate tectonics. They investigate that the outer surface of the earth is divided into a number of separate plates made up of the crust plus a bit of the mantle below. Students comprehend, when mixed with other ingredients, that volcanoes, earthquakes and such are key factors this this mixture produces. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students gain an overall knowledge of how hot spots within the earth trigger the eruption of volcanoes, and how plate tectonics affect the stability of the earths crust, therefore creating earthquakes. They make connection between the various levels of viscosity and volcanic formation. Upon the conclusion of the experiment, a class discussion will be held to evaluate the various conclusions made by students. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students observe the effects of an earthquakes as it occurs. They study the structure of the Earth as it relates to the theory of plate tectonics. Students survey such events as mountain building, volcanoes, earthquakes, and sea-floor spreading at various plate boundaries. They identify areas where volcanic activity is likely to occur. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 6th
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Students explore volcanoes and how they are formed. They observe the characteristics of a volcano and students create their own model of a volcano. Students analyze the results of the volcanoes eruption. Full Review »
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- 5th - 6th
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Students investigate the concept of plate tectonics through focusing a research study upon the occurrence of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. They find information that is used for class discussion. Students complete a mapping of plates and pinpoint important spots. Full Review »
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