Volcano Project
Key Question: Have volcanoes affected humanity positively, negatively or both over the course of mankind? Expand and explain your response.
Goal: To understand the parts of a volcano. To learn the 4 types of volcanoes. To master volcano vocabulary. To learn about different Volcanoes around the world.
Materials Folder Use of the internet for research Markers/crayons Glue/glue stick Card stock/computer paper Parts of volcano diagram World Volcano list. Scissors
Procedure Follow stations. Day 1 Day 2 Instruction is given at each station. Day 1 Work in pairs for research. Found on School Wire in Dynamic Planet 15 min per station Additional time will be given at the end of class Day 2 Individual folder construction. Design/Placement of the required parts is up to the individual. Examples will be given.
Requirements At least 1 Volcano Diagram. 2 foldable Vocabulary 4 types of volcanos Individual Volcano research from the list. Additional pictures/diagrams printed from home or drawn on final project.
Stations Shield and Dome Volcano research Cinder and Composite Volcano research Volcano cross section diagram and Volcano questions. Volcanos around the world research. Volcano Vocabulary Quizlet: Volcano (play scatter game or study flashcards) or Kahoot Brain pop: Watch Volcanoes plus quiz
Station 1 Shield and Dome Volcano Research Use school wire under Dynamic Planet Volcano Project
Station 2 Cinder and Composite Volcano Research Information found in school wire under Volcano project.
Station 3 Volcano Cross section 2 Diagrams Use the internet to label the diagrams. Use for your final folder project.
Station 4 Volcanos Around the World Pick a topic from the basket. Conduct research on your Volcano.
Station 5 Volcano Vocabulary Use handout to create either a foldable or notecard (flashcards)
Station 6 Kahoot Quizlet: Volcano Scatter Game Headbands
Station 7 Brainpop Volcanoes Complete quiz Watch video and answer questions if time.