VOLCANOES
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STUDENTS
Elementary Ages 3-5
Any social class
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
As a class, or in a small group
In the classroom, or on a computer
Collaborative work
For “in the classroom” utilize discussion
OBJECTIVE
Condition- After viewing the PowerPoint, students should have basic understanding of how volcanoes are formed and what causes volcanic eruptions.
Performance- Quiz to assess student understanding on how volcanoes are formed and what causes volcanic eruption
Criteria- Students should receive a 3 out of 4 on each quiz in order to pass.
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VOLCANOES
Volcanic eruptions are a fascinating
biological process. By understanding how
volcanoes are developed, we can better
understand the phenomena of volcanic
eruptions.
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEARN ABOUT?
How volcanoes are
developed
What causes volcanic
eruptions
HOW VOLCANOES ARE DEVELOPED
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HOW VOLCANOES ARE DEVELOPED
Learn about the development of
volcanoes
I already know this! Take me to the quiz!
DIRECTIONS
Read through the slides about the
development of a volcano.
As you read be sure to take notice of
information and facts, as they could come up
in the quiz proceeding the slides.
Volcanoes are formed when magma within
the Earth’s upper mantle works its way to the
Earths surface.
Earth’s surface
Earth’s upper mantle
At the surface, lava erupts to form lava flows
and ash flows.
Over time, as the volcano
continues to erupt, it will get bigger
and bigger.
QUIZ DIRECTIONS
Carefully read the question
Choose the answer that best fits the question
Receive at least a 3 out of 4 correct answers
to proceed from the quiz
1. WHERE IS LAVE STORED?
A.) The core
B.) The upper-mantle
C.) The lower-mantle
D.) The crust
CORRECT!
Good Job!
OOPS…
Sorry, that’s incorrect. Lava is stored in the
upper mantle of earth’s many layers.
Review!
WHERE IS THE UPPER-MANTLE LOCATED?
A.
B.
C.
D.
CORRECT!
Good
Job!
OOPS…
Sorry, that’s incorrect. The upper-mantle is
located just below the earths surface.
Review!
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN LAVA REACHES THE
SURFACE?
A.) An explosion
B.) Lava Flow
C.) Ash Flow
D.) Both B & C
CORRECT!
Good Job!
OOPS…
Sorry, that’s incorrect. When lava reaches
the surface, it results in both lava and ash
flows.
Review!
WHAT CAUSES THE GROWTH OF A VOLCANO?
A.) Constant lava flow
B.) Tectonic Shifting
C.) Human Interference
D.) Earthquakes
CORRECT!
Good
Job!
OOPS…
Sorry, that’s incorrect. Volcano growth is the
result of constant lava flow.
Review!
GREAT JOB!
3 or more correct
1 or 2 correct
Want some
review?
Continue
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Review
WHAT CAUSES VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS?
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VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS
Learn about the process of
volcanic eruptions.
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to the quiz!
Start
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DIRECTIONS
Read through the slides about volcanic
eruptions.
As you read, be sure to take notice of facts
and information that could come up in the
quiz proceeding the presentation.
The earth’s crust is made of huge slabs
called plates, which fit together like a jigsaw
puzzle.
These plates sometimes move. The friction
causes earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
near the edges of the plates.
The place where different meet is referred to
as plate boundaries.
QUIZ DIRECTIONS
Carefully read the question
Choose the answer that best fits the
question.
Receive at least a 3 out of 4 correct answers
in order to proceed.
THE EARTH’S CRUST IS MADE OF HUGE SLABS
CALLED ________.
A.) Land
B.) Rock
C.) Plates
D.) Continents
CORRECT!
Great Job!
OOPS…
Sorry, that’s incorrect. The Earth’s crust is
made up of huge slabs called Plates.
Review!
HOW DO THESE PLATES LIE?
A.) Like a jigsaw puzzle
B.) On top of each other
C.) Apart from each other.
D.) Side by side
CORRECT!
Great Job!
OOPS…
Sorry, that’s incorrect. Plates fit together like
a jigsaw puzzle.
Review!
MOVEMENT OF THESE PLATES RESULTS IN?
A.) Tornadoes
B.) Volcanic Eruptions
C.) Earthquakes
D.) Both B & C
CORRECT!
Great Job!
OOPS…
Sorry, that’s incorrect. Movement of plates
can result in both earthquakes and volcano
eruptions.
Review!
THE PLACE WHERE DIFFERENT PLATES MEET IS
REFERRED TO AS PLATE _________.
A.) Borders
B.) Boundaries
C.) Frames
D.) Edges
CORRECT!
Great Job!
OOPS…
Sorry, that’s incorrect. The place where different plates meet is referred to as plate boundaries.
Review!
GREAT JOB!
3 or more correct
1 or 2 correct
Want some
review?
Finishe
d
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Back
Review
APPLICATION
Go to www.kids.discovery.com/games/build-
play/volcano-explorer
Explore the different tabs in the Menu section
Be sure to examine closely the facts about
the development of volcanoes and the
causes of volcanic eruptions.
This application will better your
understanding of volcanoes as a whole.
REFERENCES
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OowFvnlWI90
http://guykeulemans.com/2010/03/dumb-probes-nuclear-fuel-sinking-to-the-centre-of-the-earth-melting-
rock-and-iron.html
http://volcanology.geol.ucsb.edu/erupt.htm
http://measure.igpp.ucla.edu/GK12-SEE-
LA/Lesson_Files_08/Brittany_Enzmann/How_Far_Lava_Lesson_BEnzmann.htm
http://rmtc.fsdb.k12.fl.us/content/volcanoes.html
http://sd71.bc.ca/sd71/school/courtmid/2004_student_web/7_3/B_chris/index.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OowFvnlWI90
www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-volcano.htm
http://www.thecityedition.com/Pages/Archive/2010/Upheaval_Page2.html
http://www.geography-site.co.uk/pages/physical/earth/tect.html
www.kids.discovery.com/games/build-play/volcano-explorer