Students fold the 9X12 sheet of paper into 8 sections. Students should work to find answers to these two questions as they finish their illustrations from number 4. In pairs, students visit volcano sites to locate four active volcanoes around the world. They need to chart the name of the volcano, its location, when it last erupted, and whether it is considered active or inactive. Using a world map and a red crayon, plot where student's volcanoes are located.
Students mark their own maps as well.
Using internet sites find out how a volcano effects the surrounding environment. As a class discuss how a volcano erupting near our town would change our lives and the surrounding countryside. Using clay create a model volcano. Be sure to show its irregular features, side fissures, etc. Find the active volcano nearest our school.