Unit Plan Template
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Unit Author
First and Last Name
Amy Zimmerman
Author's E-mail Address
Amyzimmerman@my.unt.edu
Course Name(s)
LTEC computers in the classroom
Course Number(s)
4100
Course Section(s)
.003
School City, State, Zip
Denton, TX, 76205
Instructor Name(s):
Dr. Knezek
Unit Overview
Unit Plan Title
Volcanoes
Curriculum-Framing Questions
Essential Question
Are Volcanoes harmful or helpful to the environment? What
effects do volcanic eruptions have on the environment?
Unit Questions
What are the different types of volcanoes? What are the
parts of a volcano? What is the erupting process? What are
the stages of volcanic activity?
Unit Summary
The volcano unit plan covers all parts of the volcano. It will go over the types of volcanoes,
parts of a volcano, what causes eruptions and what the eruption process is like. The Students
will have hands on activity, where they get to see the eruption process.
Subject Area(s): (List all subjects that apply)
Science, technology applications
Grade Level (Click boxes of all grade levels that apply)
K-2
6-8
ESL
Gifted and Talented
3-5
9-12
Resource
Other:
Student Objectives/Learning Outcomes
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Students will be able explain the process of an erupting volcano.
They will know all the parts and different types of volcanoes.
They will also have an understanding of what can cause a volcano eruption.
Targeted State Frameworks/Content Standards/Benchmarks
§112.14. Science, Grade 3
(7) Earth and space. The student knows that Earth 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 eruptions, earthquakes,
and landslides;
Procedures
Erupting volcano activity:
1. Make volcano structure out of paper plates, paper cup, and foil.
2. Place 2 tablespoons of water and on tablespoon of baking soda into the volcano. Stir
till dissolved.
3. Pour vinegar into volcano and watch the eruption.
Approximate Time Needed (Example: 45 minutes, 4 hours, 1 year, etc.)
One week
Prerequisite Skills
Basic reading skills, Basic internet skills, team work,
Materials and Resources Required For Unit
Technology – Hardware (Click boxes of all equipment needed.)
Camera
Laser Disk
Computer(s)
Printer
Digital Camera
Projection System
DVD Player
Scanner
Internet Connection
Television
VCR
Video Camera
Video Conferencing Equip.
Other:
Technology – Software (Click boxes of all software needed.)
Database/Spreadsheet
Image Processing
Desktop Publishing
Internet Web Browser
E-mail Software
Multimedia
Encyclopedia on CD-ROM
Web Page Development
Word Processing
Other:
Printed Materials
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Work sheets and evaluation forms
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Supplies
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Large paper plate
Bathroom disposable cup
Aluminum foil
Scotch tape
Scissors
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Water
Baking soda
Vinegar
Tablespoon
http://crafts.kaboose.com/erupting-volcano.html
Internet Resources
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/volcano/
Others
Accommodations for Differentiated Instruction
Resource Student
Assist students with hands on activity by demonstrating first.
Gifted Student
The student will go further into learning about volcanoes.
Student Assessment
Students have identified the characteristics of volcanoes: magma chamber, vent, crater, cindercones, composite, and shield. As well as:
Definition of active, dormant, and extinct
Models that demonstrate how volcanoes work, lava above and magma underground
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