V OLCANOES 101 FOR 3 RD
GRADERS
By Amy Zimmerman

WHAT I HOPE MY STUDENTS LEARN …
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What a volcano is.
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Understand that there are 3 main types of volcanoes.
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Understand the process of eruption.
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Know all the different parts of a volcano.

T YPES OF V OLCANOES

P ARTS OF A VOLCANO

E RUPTING A CTIVITY
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Materials:
Large paper plate
Bathroom disposable cup
Aluminum foil
Scotch tape
Scissors
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Ingredients :
Water
Baking soda
Vinegar
Tablespoon
Cup
Pan or tray

TEKS 3 RD
GRADE SCIENCE
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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.

S OURCES
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Texas Education Agency
 http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter112/ch112 a.html#112.14
 http://crafts.kaboose.com/erupting-volcano.html