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Volcano Model and Volcanic Eruption (EARTH SCIENCE)
Most Essential Learning Competencies:
The learner shall be able to:
 describe the different types of volcanoes and volcanic eruptions,
 explain what happens when volcanoes erupt; and
 illustrate how energy from volcanoes may be tapped for human use.
Objectives:
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Create a model of volcano using basic tools and ingredients.
Illustrate the process involved in volcanic eruption.
Compare and contrast the volcanic eruptions produced by different substances
Materials:
For the Volcanic Eruption
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2 tablespoon of baking soda
2 teaspoon of yeast
6mL of liquid detergent
5pcs. of Mentos candy
1 bottle coke (small)
½ cup hydrogen peroxide (Available in Science Lab)
Food coloring (red or orange)
Stirring rod (Available in Science Lab)
For the Volcanic Model
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Let the students think of the materials they want to use in order to make a volcanic model.
Safety precautions:
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Wear protective clothing such as safety googles, lab aprons or coats, and protective
gloves.
Read through the instructions first and prepare the materials needed before starting the
activity.
Follow verbal and written instructions carefully. If you are unsure about any part of the
activity, ask your teacher before taking any action.
Handle chemicals, glassware, and equipment with care.
Do not stiff or taste any chemicals or substances.
Keep your work area neat and tidy at all times.
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Procedure:
For the Volcanic Eruption
1. Using the stirring rod, mix ¼ cup water, 1 tablespoon baking soda, 6mL liquid detergent,
and three drops of food coloring in a cup.
2. Pour the prepared mixture into the mouth of your volcano.
3. Slowly pour vinegar into the bottle and watch how furious your volcano is. Record your
observations.
4. Clean area for another experiment.
5. Repeat step 1.
6. Put 5 mentos candy inside the volcano and slowly pour 1 bottle of coke.
7. Repeat step 4.
8. Add yeast into the mouth of volcano.
9. Mix 20mL cup of hydrogen peroxide and food coloring.
10. Pour hydrogen peroxide into the mouth of your volcano.
Data and Results:
Substances involved
Duration of
Eruptions
Height of
eruption (cm)
Distance of lava
flow from the
mouth
Other
observations
1. Vinegar
2. Coke
3. Hydrogen
Peroxide
Guide Questions:
1. How do you come compare the volcanic eruptions using various substances?
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2. What do you think are the factors that affect the magnitude of your volcanic eruption?
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Prepared by:
Checked by:
RODALYN F. ABADA, LPT
Subject Teacher, Science 9
JOHN CRISVER M. VIESCA, LPT
STL, Science Area
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