Three major types of volcanoes exist: cinder cone, composite/strata, and shield. The 18th lesson plan in a 20-part series covers the various landforms created from volcanoes. Scholars work in pairs to correctly identify the...

Students construct a model of a volcano. They read "NASA Facts Atmospheric Aerosols" and discuss the impacts of volcanic eruptions. They write informative essays about how aerosols impact the Earth.

Learners develop a basic understanding of volcanoes. They watch a PowerPoint Presentation which introduces three types of volcanoes: shield volcanoes, cinder cones, and composite volcanoes.