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Inside a Volcano

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A fascinating video on the role volcanoes played in the formation of Earth is here for your class. The video shows how it was volcanic eruptions that led our planet out of the ice age by spewing carbon dioxide gas into the atmosphere. This helped our planet trap the heat from the sun and began the thawing process. Very informative!

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volcanic eruptions, volcanoes, the ice age

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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
2 more...
Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
3:28
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For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Flipped Classroom
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Fine Print: Educational Use

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