This document presents a conceptual map about the volcano chain project from the Istituto Comprensivo Cesare Battisti in Catania, Italy. The map outlines the geological history of Sicily and the definition of volcanoes, specifically Mount Etna in Italy. It discusses myths and tales involving volcanoes, gods, and philosophers. It also examines the relationship between people and nature with regards to Mount Etna and the city of Catania.

1. THE VOLCANO CHAIN CONCEPTUAL MAP ISTITUTO COMPRENSIVO CESARE BATTISTI CATANIA - ITALY - COMENIUS PROJECT APRIL 2011 - THE VOLCANO CHAIN

2. ISTITUTO COMPRENSIVO CESARE BATTISTI CATANIA - ITALY - COMENIUS PROJECT APRIL 2011 - THE VOLCANO CHAIN THE VOLCANO ETNA Historical and geographic dimensions WHERE and WHEN 1) REALITY a) geological history of Sicily in the Mediterranean sea b) definition of volcano (the Etna in Italy and volcanos in Europe: Germany, Turkey, Iceland, Portugal, France) 2) IMAGINATION a) miths: the God Vulcano/Ephesto, the philosopher Empedocle, Ulisse and the Cyclopes; b) tales: the dragon Fumi travelling along Europe 3) The Etna and the local culture Relationship between man and nature: THE CITY OF CATANIA