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Ready-Set-Tech: When a Volcano Erupts Lesson PlanReady-Set-Tech: When a Volcano Erupts Lesson Plan
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Ready-Set-Tech: When a Volcano Erupts

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Wouldn't it be a blast to uncover the science behind volcanic eruptions? Explore, research, and examine the nature of volcanoes with three fun hands-on projects kids will love. First the class takes to the Internet to research volcanoes. Then they watch videos and read books, such as Hill of Fire. All of their research is used as they make an exploding volcano out of clay and create mini-films showing what happens when a volcano erupts.

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volcano types, volcanoes, volcanic eruptions

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volcano activity, volcano experiment, volcanic eruption, types of volcanoes, science

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  • Includes several great website suggestions and links to worksheets
  • The projects are highly engaging and will excite the whole class
  • The process for creating the film presentations models good orgainzational practices

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