Types of Volcanoes
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Step 1- Mind-Map
Create a mind-map about volcanoes with a group (optional) on a large sheet of white paper. Start by writing the word VOLCANO in the middle of your map, and then jot down all other words and phrases you associate with the term. Be prepared to hang these up around the classroom! An example of what a mind-map looks like is on the left:
Step 2- Exploration
Links to websites about types of volcanoes:
Links to websites about active, dormant, and extinct volcanoes:
Simulation (IMPORTANT!!!):
*Once you click on the link, go to the Build Your Own Volcano activity under the Virtual Volcano section. Read the directions carefully and then proceed. After completion, individually fill out the compare/contrast worksheet located under the worksheets and rubrics section.
Step 3- Complete the worksheet
Worksheets and Rubrics:
Compare/Contrast Venn Diagram Worksheet (required)
Create a mind-map about volcanoes with a group (optional) on a large sheet of white paper. Start by writing the word VOLCANO in the middle of your map, and then jot down all other words and phrases you associate with the term. Be prepared to hang these up around the classroom! An example of what a mind-map looks like is on the left:
Step 2- Exploration
Links to websites about types of volcanoes:
- http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/volc/types.html
- http://volcano.oregonstate.edu/shield-volcanoes
- http://volcano.oregonstate.edu/lava-domes
- http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/earth/surface_and_interior/composite_volcano
- http://www.extremescience.com/cinder-cones.htm
Links to websites about active, dormant, and extinct volcanoes:
- http://www.volcanodiscovery.com/volcanoes/faq/active_erupting.html
- http://volcano.oregonstate.edu/how-volcano-defined-being-active-dormant-or-extinct
- ***http://www.geo.mtu.edu/volcanoes/world.html *** This would be a good link to use to find volcanoes for your final presentation!
Simulation (IMPORTANT!!!):
*Once you click on the link, go to the Build Your Own Volcano activity under the Virtual Volcano section. Read the directions carefully and then proceed. After completion, individually fill out the compare/contrast worksheet located under the worksheets and rubrics section.
Step 3- Complete the worksheet
Worksheets and Rubrics:
Compare/Contrast Venn Diagram Worksheet (required)
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