The other day we were watching something on TV which had a Volcano on it that had erupted. All Charlie could say was “WOW” mom that was so cool. Did you see that Volcano explode? Then Charlie wanted me to take him to see one. We are in Fort Worth, and we don’t have Volcanos. Although that doesn’t stop Charlie and me from learning about Volcanoes.
We sat down to plan this week’s lessons I knew God was watching out for us because I was able to Google Volcanoes and lesson plans popped up we can use in our classroom. I knew this is what we would be learning this week. I know once David sees us working and learning we will be creating a Volcano and making it erupt that he will want to help us out.
Volcano Facts for Kids
Before you jump into a volcano science experiment, share these interesting facts about volcanos with your little learners:
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- There are about 1,900 active volcanoes on the earth. This means they have erupted recently or they might erupt. Some volcanoes are extinct. Over 80 volcanoes have been found in the ocean.
- Most volcanoes happen on fault lines, or cracks in the Earth’s surface.
- Most of the earth’s volcanoes are in the Pacific Ocean, in an area called the Ring of Fire.
- The word “volcano” comes from Vulcan, the Roman god of fire.
- Lava from volcanoes can reach temperatures of 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Volcanoes spew out ash and toxic gases, as well as lava and lava boulders.
Check out how these kids use household chemicals to recreate a volcanic eruption!
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Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie, and David Cates
