Volcanoes Natural Disasters Print & Digital Activities BUNDLE

Description

Natural disasters play such an important role in shaping our world and are usually at the very forefront of our news cycle and current events. This resource introduces volcanoes and important concepts such as volcano safety using both printable and digital activities. We have included a variety of activities including engaging reading comprehension passages, and even a science observation that will compliment your current curriculum.

The printable unit includes:

1. Recommended book list

2. Vocabulary Word Wall/Cards

-ash

-eruption

-lava

-lava

-magma

-magma chamber

-tectonic plates

-vent

-volcano

3. Educational Reference posters

-Ring of Fire

-Types of Volcanoes (Stratovolcano, Shield, Cinder Cone)

-Parts of a Volcano

4. Parts of a Volcano (cut and paste activity)

5. Reading Comprehension printables

– What Is a Volcano?

– How Volcanoes Erupt & Form

– Volcanic Activity

– Mount St. Helens

– Volcano Safety

6. Erupting Volcano student research poster

7. Volcano Science Observation

– teacher directions

– student printable to record observations

The digital activities include:

1. Recommended book list

2. Vocabulary Word Wall/Cards

-ash

-eruption

-lava

-lava

-magma

-magma chamber

-tectonic plates

-vent

-volcano

3. Educational Reference slides

-Ring of Fire

-Types of Volcanoes (Stratovolcano, Shield, Cinder Cone)

-Parts of a Volcano

4. Parts of a Volcano (click and drag activity)

5. Reading Comprehension passages

– What Is a Volcano?

– How Volcanoes Erupt & Form

– Volcanic Activity

– Mount St. Helens

– Volcano Safety

6. Erupting Volcano student research

7. Volcano Science Observation

– teacher directions

– slide to record observations

***Answer Key is included in both print and digital versions***

When you download this PDF it will include a link to the Google Slides™ file. All you need is a free Google™ account to access and use the file. Make sure the slides are in EDIT mode and not in present or view mode. This will ensure students can drag, drop and type into the file. If your students are using a tablet to complete the activity, use the Google Slides™ APP for correct functionality.

Instructions on how to use this resource and assign it to your students in Google Classroom™ are included in the download. This product can be shared with students by email, Google Drive™, Google Classroom™ or other learning platform.

Perfect for grades 2nd-3rd! Please download our preview for a closer look into this resource.

~ Curriculum Castle