VOLCANOES 101 FOR 3RD GRADERSBy Amy Zimmerman

WHAT I HOPE MY STUDENTS LEARN…

What a volcano is.

Understand that there are 3 main types of volcanoes.

Understand the process of eruption.

Know all the different parts of a volcano.

TYPES OF VOLCANOES

PARTS OF A VOLCANO

ERUPTING ACTIVITY Materials: Large paper plate Bathroom disposable cup Aluminum foil Scotch tape Scissors

Ingredients : Water Baking soda Vinegar Tablespoon Cup Pan or tray

TEKS 3RD GRADE SCIENCE

Ch 112.14 (b) Knowledge and Skills(7) Earth and space. The students knows that the earth is consists of natural resources and its surface is constantly changing. The student is expected to:

(b) Investigate rapid changes in Earth’s surface such as volcanic, earthquakes, and landslides.

SOURCES

Texas Education Agency http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter112/c

h112a.html#112.14

http://crafts.kaboose.com/erupting-volcano.html