Volcanoes
Author Name: Chris Curran
Subject: Middle School Science
Period: 1st
Date: 6/16/09
Objectives:
1. TSW recognize the four locations of volcano formation, namely mid-ocean
ridges, within intra-plate regions, at island arcs, and along some continental
edges. (DOK1, 8Sci-4b)
2. TSW recall the types of lithosphere movement which give rise to the four
locations of volcanoes. (DOK2, 8Sci-4b)
Materials:
Teacher:
Overhead pens
Overhead transparency
Buckle Down 8th Grade Science Text
4 Column worksheet
Water bottle
Paper volcano facade
Do Now:
1. Is the lithosphere or the asthenosphere closer to the center of the earth?
2. Define the term “subduction” in words and draw a picture depicting
subduction.
Set:
1. TTW ask for student responses to the first Do Now question. TTW remind the
students of what they learned regarding these terms and that the terms will be
used in today’s lesson.
2. TTW solicit answers to the second Do Now question. TTW ask a student to
come to the board to draw a picture of subduction. TSW explain his drawing.
TTW remind students that they have learned about subduction in the previous
lessons.
3. TTW bring out the mock volcano and explain that today we will be learning
about how the movement of the lithosphere results in cool things like volcanoes.
TTW erupt the volcano by squeezing the water bottle contained in the mock
volcano. TSW seek shelter from the volcanic ash.
5. TTW explain to the class that by the end of the lesson they will be able to
recognize the four locations in which volcanoes are found, namely mid-ocean
ridges, within intra-plate regions, at island arcs, and along some continental
edges. TTW explain to the class that by the end of the lesson they will be able to
identify the types of lithosphere movement which give rise to the four locations of
volcanoes.
Procedure:
1. TTW present notes on the overhead projector. The notes will outline the four
locations of volcanoes.
2. TSW take notes on the material presented. TTW guide the student in his note
taking to ensure that organized notes are taken.
3. TCW discuss the material taken during the notes. TTW resolve any
misconceptions.
4. TTW allow the students to use the Buckle Down text to explore the movement
of the lithosphere for the four locations of volcanoes. TSW fill out a 4 columned
chart with information about each type of lithosphere movement.
5. TSW teach the rest of the class how the lithosphere moves to give rise to the
four locations of volcanoes. TTW correct misconceptions as the student teaches.
6. TTW review the movement of the lithosphere that was taught by the student.
Closure:
1. TTW remind the student of the lesson’s objectives.
2. TTW ask a student to remind the class of the four locations of volcanoes.
3. TTW describe a movement of the lithosphere and ask the student to determine
which location of volcano would be formed.
4. TTW explain that in the coming lessons TSW learn about Pangaea. TTW
remind the student that a formal evaluation will be taking place following the
lesson on Pangaea.
Assessment/Evaluation:
Objective:
TSW recognize the four locations of volcano formation, namely midocean ridges, within intra-plate regions, at island arcs, and along some
continental edges. (DOK1, 8Sci-4b)
Assessment:
Informal:
1. TTW listen to students (M) explain their answers to questions
posed in class regarding location of volcanoes, namely mid-ocean
ridges, within intra-plate regions, at island arcs, and along some
continental edges (C).
Formal:
1. TSW answer questions on the end of the unit assessment (M)
which address the location of volcanoes (C). The grade will be
recorded in the grade book (D).
Objective:
TSW recall the types of lithosphere movement which give rise to the four
locations of volcanoes. (DOK2, 8Sci-4b)
Assessment:
Informal:
1. TTW listen to students (M) explain their answers to questions
posed in class regarding the way in which lithosphere movement
gives rise to the four locations of volcanoes (C).
2. TTW observe the students (M) filling out the 4 column chart on
the way in which lithosphere movement gives rise to the four
locations of volcanoes (C).
3. TTW observe the students teaching (M) the way in which
lithosphere movement gives rise to the four locations of volcanoes
(C).
Formal:
1. TSW answer questions on the end of the unit assessment (M)
which address regarding the way in which lithosphere movement
gives rise to the four locations of volcanoes (C). The grade will
be recorded in the grade book (D).