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Seventh graders research about a devastating eruption of a certain volcano. In this earth science lesson plan, 7th graders discover the climate changes that occurred due to a volcanic eruption. They create a presentation about their findings and share them with the class.

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volcanic eruptions, volcanoes, climate change

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climate changes, Earth Science, volcanic eruptions, volcanoes, science
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Grade
7th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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Technology
Video
Year
2003

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