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Volcano Activity

For Students 7th - 9th
In this volcano learning exercise, students measure the slope of a volcano and its baseline and summit degrees. They identify the type of volcano, the type of lava and the type of eruption.
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Earthquakes & Volcanoes I: What Causes Them and Where They Are

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students study the properties of volcanoes and earthquakes.  In this earthquakes and volcanoes lesson students write a story on what they did during their experiment. 
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Chemistry: Mini-Volcanoes

For Teachers K - 1st
Students observe an experiment using common household chemicals to simulate a volcanic eruption. In small cups, they follow the teacher's instructions to make their own volcanoes. After watching a Brain-pop video, students complete...
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Causes of Volcanoes

For Students 7th - 9th
In this volcano worksheet, students fill in a chart with sketches of the three causes of volcanoes, the type of lava from each, a description and any features of each and examples of each.
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Earthquakes and Volcanoes

For Students 6th - 12th
In this earthquakes and volcanoes worksheet, students will review how volcanoes are formed and where they are found. Students will describe earthquakes and their magnitudes. Students will use a table to answer questions about tsunamis....
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Volcano Vocabulary

For Students 6th - 9th
In this volcano worksheet, students do a crossword puzzle using the vocabulary for the types of volcanoes, the types of lava, the slopes of the volcanoes and the movement of the lava.
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Volcanoes And Atmospheres

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers identify the volcano as the primary source of atmospheric gases, to explain the formation of ozone, and to recognize the dangers of volcanic gases through the use of technology in the classroom.
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Fire, Rock and Water Volcanoes!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in a demonstration that helps them visualize mudflows and how they move.  In this exploratory lesson students simulate a mudflow and create an avalanche.
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Volcanoes, Earthquakes, and Tsunamis

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers work in groups to research a tsunami, earthquake, or volcano. They use the internet to find information, and create a presentation. Each presentation should include a definition of their phenomenon, an illustration,...
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Volcano Vocabulary

For Students 7th - 9th
In this volcano worksheet, students match the types of volcanoes and the types of magma and lava with their definitions. They are given the words in boxes and the definitions in a boxes.
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Match the Sketches of the Volcanoes to the Names

For Students 7th - 9th
In this volcano worksheet, students are given three pictures of three different types of volcanoes. They are to match the names of each with their pictures.
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Volcano Web Planner

For Students 6th - 8th
In this earth science worksheet, students organize information for a report about volcanoes and use the graphic organizer as a starting point.
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Plate Tectonics

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders develop an understanding of plate tectonics. In this plate tectonics instructional activity students plot earthquake  and volcano locations.
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The Changing Earth

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Pupils explore the Earth's crust. In this earth science lesson, students participate in 2 activities that demonstrate physical and chemical weathering. Pupils also play Jeopardy with topics including volcanoes, earthquakes, weathering,...
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Volcano

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers research major volcanic eruptions. In this Earth science lesson, students take on the role of vulcanologist writing reports to the President of the United States on how to respond to a volcanic disaster. This lesson...
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Erupting Volcano

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders watch teacher conduct the following experiment. Wearing safety goggles and old clothing is advised. The experiment could ruin clothing and hurt unprotected eyes. Follow the steps below having students write down what they...
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Baking Soda and Vinegar Volcano

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners construct a volcano using baking soda and vinegar. In this earth science instructional activity, students explain the reaction that takes place when these two chemicals combine together.
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Hazards: Fifth Grade Lesson Plans and Activities

For Teachers 5th
After comparing earthquake and volcanic hazards to one another, fifth graders take a closer look at damage associated with a volcanic eruption. They then create a simulation of mudslides due to a volcanic eruption. Using different...
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Eruption

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students conduct an experiment simulating an underwater volcano based on reading The Magic School Bus Blows Its Top. They create a desktop volcano eruption demonstrating where magma comes from and how lava flows.
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"Vacation Under the Volcano" Chapter 3 Vocabulary

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
In this comprehension worksheet, students fill in blanks with vocabulary words from chapter 3 of Vacation Under the Volcano. An answer key is included.
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Vocabulary for Earthquakes and Volcanoes

For Students 6th - 10th
For this plate tectonics worksheet, students define 27 terms associated with earthquakes and volcanoes such as subduction zone, mantle, and divergent plate.
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Jeopardy - Earth Sciences

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Questions about water, weather, geology, astronomy, and the scientific process make up this Jeopardy game. It is a pretty well-rounded set of slides, although you may want to be aware that a few of the questions are specific to the state...
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Volcanic Clouds and the Atmosphere

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine how scientists monitor volcanoes.  In this volcano lesson students complete several activities including why we see things when using satellites.
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Shake, Rattle, and Roll: Mt. St. Helens - Lesson Plan 2

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compile information on volcanic activity at Mount St. Helens.  In this earth science instructional activity, students use the information they gathered on Mount St. Helens to answer questions and create charts in Excel.  Then...

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