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Volcanoes - Scientific Relationships
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In this activity, students will identify the relationship between scientific concepts about volcanic activity and our world.

The example explains the relationship between volcanic eruptions and current topography of Hawaii.

  • The Hawaiian Islands were formed by eruptions in the middle of the Pacific Plate.
  • Hawaii is constantly changing; the eruptions of the Mauna Loa and Kilauea volcanoes add hundreds of acres of new land.
  • Old lava flows are quickly weathered by waves into rocks and black sand.
  • Depending on the type of eruption, cooled lava can create a rough tangle of sharp rocks or a smooth, billowy surface.

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Spider Diagram Template with 4 Cells and Labels
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Grade Level 4-5

Difficulty Level 3 (Developing to Mastery)

Type of Assignment Individual or Partner

Type of Activity: Spider Maps

Switch to: Common Core • Arizona • California • Colorado • Florida • Georgia • Iowa • Kansas • Maryland • Massachusetts • Nebraska • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Oklahoma • Pennsylvania • Texas • Utah

Activity Overview


In this activity, students will identify the relationship between scientific concepts about volcanic activity and our world.

The example explains the relationship between volcanic eruptions and current topography of Hawaii.

  • The Hawaiian Islands were formed by eruptions in the middle of the Pacific Plate.
  • Hawaii is constantly changing; the eruptions of the Mauna Loa and Kilauea volcanoes add hundreds of acres of new land.
  • Old lava flows are quickly weathered by waves into rocks and black sand.
  • Depending on the type of eruption, cooled lava can create a rough tangle of sharp rocks or a smooth, billowy surface.

Template and Class Instructions

(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)



Spider Diagram Template with 4 Cells and Labels
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Lesson Plan Reference

Grade Level 4-5

Difficulty Level 3 (Developing to Mastery)

Type of Assignment Individual or Partner

Type of Activity: Spider Maps

Switch to: Common Core • Arizona • California • Colorado • Florida • Georgia • Iowa • Kansas • Maryland • Massachusetts • Nebraska • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Oklahoma • Pennsylvania • Texas • Utah




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