Volcanoes

Immerse your students in a dynamic learning experience with this comprehensive slide set offered by Science BC! Bursting with vibrant visuals and user-friendly design, this slideshow provides all the necessary resources for teaching this topic.

 

Topics:

• What are volcanoes
• Tectonic causes of volcanoes
• Active, dormant, extinct
• Types of volcanoes: cinder-cone, stratovolcanoes and shield volcanoes
• Measuring and monitoring volcanoes
• Hazards of volcanoes: lava, lahar, pyroclastic flows, ash, etc..

 

Learning Objectives:

• Describe volcanoes and label their components
• Identify the location of the ring of fire.
• Evaluate the causes of volcanoes
• Identify their potential hazards
• Compare and contrast the three types of volcanoes: pine-cone, stratovolcanoes and shield volcanoes
• Distinguish between active, dormant and extinct volcanoes
• Explain how volcanic eruptions can be measured and monitored

 

Key Features:

• Eye-catching cover page to captivate students’ attention right from the start.
• Clearly outlined learning objectives to guide student progress and understanding.
• Detailed notes section for recording essential information and facilitating student engagement.
• Minimum of 4 interactive activity links with QR codes, offering a range of options such as videos, virtual labs, online games, interactive websites, online tutorials, and catchy songs.
• Concise summary to reinforce key concepts and facilitate comprehension.

 

This versatile resource is perfect for both classroom instruction and home learning!

 

Please note that the slides are intended for personal use in your own classroom and cannot be used commercially, even if modified. They may not be freely shared or distributed on the internet.

 

The slides are in accordance with the learning objectives of the Grade 8 in the new British Columbia BC curriculum. To access a comprehensive collection of learning objectives, please browse the supplementary slides offered in this shop.

Grade Level	Grade 8
Language	English