3. 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
4. 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.
6. VOLCANOES
Volcanic eruptions are a fascinating
biological process. By understanding how
volcanoes are developed, we can better
understand the phenomena of volcanic
eruptions.
7. WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEARN ABOUT?
How volcanoes are
developed
What causes volcanic
eruptions
9. HOW VOLCANOES ARE DEVELOPED
Learn about the development of
volcanoes
I already know this! Take me to the quiz!
10. 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.
11. 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
12. At the surface, lava erupts to form lava flows
and ash flows.
13. Over time, as the volcano
continues to erupt, it will get bigger
and bigger.
14. 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
15. 1. WHERE IS LAVE STORED?
A.) The core C.) The lower-mantle
B.) The upper-mantle D.) The crust
29. VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS
Learn about the process of Start
volcanic eruptions.
I already know this! Take me
Start
to the quiz!
30. 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.
31. The earth’s crust is made of huge slabs
called plates, which fit together like a jigsaw
puzzle.
32. These plates sometimes move. The friction
causes earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
near the edges of the plates.
33. The place where different meet is referred to
as plate boundaries.
34. 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.
35. THE EARTH’S CRUST IS MADE OF HUGE SLABS
CALLED ________.
A.) Land C.) Plates
B.) Rock D.) Continents
46. OOPS…
Sorry, that’s incorrect. The place where
different plates meet is referred to as plate
boundaries.
Review!
47. GREAT JOB!
Finishe
3 or more correct d
Go
1 or 2 correct Back
Want some Review
review?
48. 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.
