Volcano Project
There are a variety of volcanoes spread throughout the world. Volcanoes come in
all shapes and sizes. It is very popular to think that all volcanoes are big coneshaped mountains that explode with massive amounts of lava. You will learn that
this statement is not always true. Mr. Henderson and Miss Wilson have compiled a
list of volcanoes in which you will be assigned (groups up to 3). You will research
and gather information on your volcano (details below) and then you will create a
presentation of your information to the class on the IPADs. Along with the
presentation you will also create a model of your assigned volcano. The following
information must be provided:
Slideshow: (2 points for including each)
General Information:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
Volcano name
Type of Volcano
Location
Map Coordinates
Height (elevation)
Crater Dimensions
How much magma can it hold? (volume)
General description of physical features of the volcano and area surrounding
the volcano.
i) Extra fun/ interesting facts page.
Eruptions
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
First eruption
Most famous eruption
Most recent eruption
Duration of eruptions
Eruption Type
General description (damage, severity, # of people killed and injured)
**Pictures** Make sure to include pictures (at least three) of your volcano. This
should include pictures of the volcano in its current condition and the volcano
before, during, and after eruption. I would also love pictures of you and your group
working on your model  (2 points)
Works Cited page (3 points):
You must have a works cited page at the end of your slideshow including:
-At least 3 different sources.
-The website, publishing date, author/company name for each source.
Model (20 points):
- Your model should represent the volcano you were assigned. Min Size is 8 inches.
Max Size 24 inches.
- The volcano does not have to function, but you can receive extra credit if it does.
- Build on stable material (ex: piece of a cardboard box) so you can easily move it
without demolishing it.
- Be creative! Volcano should look realistic but you can add your own spin! Does it
look like you spent time and worked hard?
- Parts of volcanoes and unique properties of the volcano should be labeled (stick
little flags into the model)
- Must bring in source paper with at least two sources (websites) and what you
learned from them about how to construct a model volcano.
**This part of the project you can do at school or at home! Research different ideas
of how to make a volcano model in order to complete this!
Presentation (10 points):
-Must be prepared/ organized.
-Need to seem like you know what you are taking about (did research)
-Group collaboration (all members presenting)
-Professionally dressed
-Presentation looks neat and easy to read.
Due Date: 5/27/2014
Total Score:
/60
The Volcano Draft
Here is a list of the available volcanoes.
you can pick yours.
1. Mount St. Helens2. Mount Rainier3. Mt. Kilauea (Hawaii)4. Mt. Fuji (Japan)5. Mt. Vesuvius (Italy)6. Krakatoa (Indonesia)-.
7. Pinatubo (Philippines)8. Mt. Tambora (Indonesia)9. Mt. Etna (Italy)10. Yellowstone (WY)11. Laki (Iceland)12. El Chichon (Mexico)
13. Cotopaxi (Ecuador)14. Hibok- Hibok (Philippines)
15. Uzen (Japan)16. Soufriere (St. Vincent)
17. Myon (Philippines)18. Mauna Loa (Hawaii)19. Mauna Kea-
I will be drawing cards and
Volcano Project Grading Sheet
Name of Presenters and Volcano: ________________________________________________________________________
Slideshow: (30 points total/ 2 points each)
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Volcano name
Type of Volcano
Location
Map Coordinates
Height (elevation)
Crater Dimensions
How much magma can it hold? (volume)
General description of physical features of the volcano and area surrounding the volcano.
Extra fun/ interesting facts page.
First eruption
Most famous eruption
Most recent eruption
Duration of eruptions
Eruption Type
General description (damage, severity, # of people killed and injured)
Pictures
Works Cited page (3 points)
Total: /35
Model (15 points):
__ Your model should represent the volcano you were assigned (2 points).
__ Stability (2 points).
__ Creativity (7 points)
__ Labels (2 points)
__ Source Paper (2 points).
__ Functional (up to 3 points EC).
Total:
/15
Presentation (2 point each):
__ Must be prepared/ organized.
__ Need to seem like you know what you are taking about (did research)
__ Group collaboration (all members presenting)
__ Professionally dressed
__ Presentation looks neat and easy to read.
Total:
/10
Add up Totals:
/60