Eruption!

Introduction  w Task  w  Process and Resources  w  Conclusion

 

Photo of a volcano errupting.

Introduction
You and your partner have been recruited by the world famous Dr. Ray Sinbran the Science Man, to help create his next science documentary about volcanoes to be shown on his television show.  You will begin your research journey by watching a short film about volcanoes in the technology lab.
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Task
You and your partner will research websites to obtain information about volcanoes.  Then you will collaborate to create a science documentary segment using PowerPoint.
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Process and Resources
First, you and your partner need to research volcanoes.  Use the Research Record Sheet to answer questions about volcanoes.  Divide the questions evenly, so you have different questions to answer.

BBC:  Volcanoes

Enchanted Learning:  Types of Volcanoes

 

Also, periodically check on the Mount St. Helen's Volcano WebCam to see live volcanic activity!

 
Then, use the PowerPoint template in the Kirby's Share drive to create a segment for the documentary.  You and your partner will need to take turns entering the information into PowerPoint on one computer.
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Conclusion
How are volcanoes related to other geological events?  Why is it important to study the earth?
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