My^ Volcanic^ Adventure^!
4th grade Science Project
Congratulations!! You, scientist ______________________ ________________________, have
just been offered a $10,000 grant to use on volcanic research!!
You are going to take a trip to visit a volcano! You are even allowed to bring a research partner
(sibling, cousin, favorite celebrity, etc.)
By accepting the grant, you agree to give a presentation of your research at the Magma-makers
& Eruption Experts Conference, the week of December 16th-19th. Of course you accept with
pleasure!!
Research^ [45
Points] *Equal to a test grade!
1) Volcano Name [5pts]
 Formal name
 Nicknames?
 Cultural name?
 Meaning of name(s)
2) Volcano Location [5pts]
 1 Map of location
 Continent
 Country
 [State, City]
4) Eruptive History! [10pts]
 Number of eruptions
 Dates of eruptions
 Effect on environment?
*humans/plants/animals
 Any current activity
5) Fun Facts [5pts]
Visual^ Aid^ [20
 Interesting fact #1!
 Interesting fact #2!
 Interesting fact #3!
3) Volcano Facts [10pts]
 Type of Volcano
 Type of Lava
 Extinct, dormant, or active?
 Age of volcano
 Elevation (m)
6) Pictures (3 minimum) [10pts]
 Current appearance
 Photos before eruptions?
 Photos after eruptions?
 Picture of yourself &
research partner!
Points] *Equal to a Quiz grade!
To help your fellow scientists really soak in all of the wonderful information you will be sharing,
you will create a visual aid of your choice to compliment your presentation:
Labeled 3D model
Poster
Google Presentation
(Google’s version of
PowerPoint)
Sources^ [5
Create a Game!
(include questions/
answers/pictures)
Comic strip
Scrapbook
Video
(iPad apps: ShowMe,
Educreations, etc.)
*See me to approve
another creative idea!
points]
Include a list of all websites, books, sources of information used for your project.
Total Points:______/70 points!
______
My^ Volcanic^ Adventure^!
4th grade Science Project
Presentation^ Guidelines^:
On the day I present, I will dress nicely. Research will be put into my own words when I
present. I may use notecards or typed notes to help keep me focused, but I will not read
directly from the notes because I have become an expert on the history of my volcano. I will
share my visual aid with pride because I put a lot of effort into creating it. I will respect other
scientists on the day they present by giving them my full attention and applauding them
when they complete their presentations. Most importantly, I will have fun researching and
learning about my volcano!
Scientist Signature X ______________________________________ Date _________
Parent Signature X ______________________________________
Can I go above & beyond my research requirements? Of course! Here are some ideas:
 Figure out cost of roundtrip flights for your trip
o Use an airline website or Priceline.com
 Research tourist activities in the area your volcano is located
o Activity description, cost, pictures
 Identify the plates near your volcano (provide map)
 Find a topographic map of your volcano and explain what information the map shows
about your volcano
 Write a poem, song, or rap about your volcano
 Create original artwork related to your volcano
Please circle your top FIVE choices from the list of Volcanoes below:
Star your #1 choice [I cannot guarantee your choice, but I will try my best!]
Krakatoa
Kilauea
Mauna Loa
Mt. Etna
Mt. Vesuvius
Mt. Tambura
Mt. Fuji
Santa Maria
Mt. Pelée
Nevado del Ruiz
Mt. Merapi
Cotopaxi
Mauna Kea
Haleakala
Yellowstone
Caldera
Mt. Pinatubo
Thera
(Santorini)
Mt. Rainier
Eyjafjallajokull
(Yes, that’s actually the
name!)
My Volcano: ________________________________________
Arenal