This will show how a volcanic cloud has traveled over the United States. Allow students to brainstorm what weather conditions this could cause. Instructor will close by allowing the students to complete their list of ways in which volcanoes can effect the Earth's environment. Students will successfully create a portfolio of observable features as discovered in the explanation of the web sites. Instructor may use footage of volcanic eruptions to reinforce destructive capabilities.
Instructor can focus on singular volcanoes.
Instructor can use Pompeii as a historical example of a volcanoes destructive power.