Exploding Volcanos
In this lesson, students will research, create, present, and explode a volcano. In the first part of the project, the student researches what materials they would need to build a volcano. Next the student does research on the chemicals they would need to acquire the best volcanic eruption and ratio. They then research a famous volcano to model their volcano from, compile facts using resources online, and then create a presentation of the facts. Students then present their volcano, famous volcano facts and using their chemicals of choice, erupt their volcano.
Lesson Grade Level
7th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1py0lTfrG7H7eDBum9RhA1wl79cRtqN4weND4oDk…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P1: Matter Earth and Space Science E1: Earth Systems Technology 1. Empowered Learner 3. Knowledge Constructor 6. Creative Communicator Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S4: Apply Science to Engineering Mathematics Ratio and Proportion (RP) English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Informational Text) Writing Speaking & ListeningRelated Content
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