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This Volcanoes: Second Grade Lesson Plans and Activities unit plan also includes:
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Young geologists explore volcanoes with a series of engaging geology activities. First, they learn the difference between magma and lava before coloring and labeling the parts of a volcano. During the lab, individuals watch a demonstration of the traditional vinegar and baking soda volcanic eruption. They then use a map to locate volcanoes around the world.
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Instructional Ideas
- Second graders may have a hard time completing the experiment; it may be best for the teacher to conduct the experiment solely as a demonstration
- Create a word wall and include terms like crust, mantle, lava, magma, erupt, volcano, vent, crater, and volcanic mud
Classroom Considerations
- The first in a series of four lessons that make up a unit on the plate tectonics cycle
- Have learners refer to pages 2-4 in the student workbook for this portion
- Experiment requires toothpaste, vinegar, baking soda, pan, graduated cylinder, and a volcano model
Pros
- Provides links for further investigation and research
- Workbook for the entire unit is included below
- Engaging and captivating to learners
Cons
- Two of the five links do not work