We started our unit on volcanoes by watching an episode of NOVA titled Doomsday Volcanoes. The episode is available to stream online:
It is well worth an hour of your time! It covers the volcanoes in Iceland that have erupted recently or that scientists worry could erupt at any time. It gave us a good introduction to the impact that volcanoes have on the entire world!
We have done several readings from the textbook during this first week. They are listed below, and remember – not only is the textbook available as a PDF here, but I have provided audio podcasts as well.
Volcanoes: Help or Hindrance?
Pages 206-209
Assignment: Make a T-chart labelled "Help" and "Hindrance", and take notes from the reading on how volcanoes can be both. This was considered part of the Vocabulary 18 assignment.
An Island Is Born
Page 221
Assignment: Take notes in your science journal.
Volcano Types
Pages 229-231
Assignment: Take notes in your science journal. This reading is linked to Investigation 20.1, and the details on the three major types of volcanoes will not only be helpful for your Volcano Project, but will also be on a future quiz!
We have done several readings from the textbook during this first week. They are listed below, and remember – not only is the textbook available as a PDF here, but I have provided audio podcasts as well.
Volcanoes: Help or Hindrance?
Pages 206-209
Assignment: Make a T-chart labelled "Help" and "Hindrance", and take notes from the reading on how volcanoes can be both. This was considered part of the Vocabulary 18 assignment.
An Island Is Born
Page 221
Assignment: Take notes in your science journal.
Volcano Types
Pages 229-231
Assignment: Take notes in your science journal. This reading is linked to Investigation 20.1, and the details on the three major types of volcanoes will not only be helpful for your Volcano Project, but will also be on a future quiz!
