by Cynthia Crump, Ministry Of Education
Joann Estes-Earl, University Of Phoenix
This Webquest will engage students in exploring active volcanoes in different parts of the world. They will also have to compare the effects of volcanic eruption in different place and evaluate how areas in avtive zones could be managed.
Teacher Introduction
•Learning methods include:
Building, Oral Presentation of Research, & Peer Evaluation
•Students will work in groups of five;
•Students will use the strengths or skills of each individual in each group to make their project successful.
•Groups will be provided with materials, books, and the internet and asked to build or label an active volcano
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•Provisions to enhance /aid exceptional students in each group
1.Volcano:
–Build a volcano and make it erupt
2.Effects:
–Draw/construct comparative graphs to show effect on population growth
–Explain how countries can plan for volcanic disasters
3.Map Work:
–Insert active volcanoes on outline map
Students will also research and pinpoint active volcano locations in different regions of the world with maps.
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We will conclude with Presentation, Peer Review, and Feedback.