Volcanoes & Volcano Safety Natural Disasters Activities

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. We have included a variety of activities including engaging reading comprehension pages, and even a science activity that your students will LOVE!

This pack 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

8. Answer Key

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

Enjoy!

~ Curriculum Castle