Virtual Field Trip to a Volcano Digital Resource Activity Types of Volcanoes

Description

Virtual Field Trip to a Volcano!

✈️ Explore a Volcano without leaving the classroom. In this Virtual Field Trip to a Volcano activity, students will travel across Earth’s continents and oceans to explore several famous volcanoes. Students will learn about how volcanoes form, learn about volcanoes around the world, and explore the different types and shapes of volcanoes. This field trip to a volcano packs a lot into a fun ~45 minute activity. This volcano virtual field trip comes in Google Slides, Seesaw, and our innovative MagiCore WebLink formats. Each contains video links, images, reading passages, exercises, writing activities, and more.

⚡ This Virtual Field Trip Digital Resource comes in the following interactive formats:

• BRAND NEW! MagiCore WebLink Digital Resource – MagiCore WebLink resources integrate browser-based technology with proven learning strategies to keep kids engaged and learning. This interactive format contains elements like voiceovers, animation, embedded videos, and self-correcting drag-and-drop activities that are impossible in Google and other commonly used formats. If you used a MagiCore Webscape, then you know how amazing these resources are. Once you try a MagiCore WebLink activity, you’ll never look at Google Slides the same way again. CLICK HERE to try it for yourself!

• Google Slides & Seesaw Formats – These interactive formats are perfect for any classroom with device access. Slides are interactive and can be used as a fun and engaging exercise within the classroom or remotely. Both formats can be set up to track user responses for teacher review.

✈️ This virtual field trip digital resource activity integrates a variety of science, social studies, and reading skills. Your emerging volcanologists will complete reading and writing assignments, watch videos, and complete thought-provoking exercises as they learn – no fire suit or heat shields are required. This virtual field trip digital resource incorporates key reading comprehension, writing, multimedia, social studies, and other skills.

NGSS Science Aligned

ESS2.B: Plate Tectonics and Large-Scale System Interactions

1. Maps show where things are located. One can map the shapes and kinds of land and water in any area. (2-ESS2-2)

*Please note: This resource includes links to YouTube videos, so ensure you and your students have access to YouTube before purchasing. Although great care has been taken to ensure all content is appropriate for the stated grade levels, each classroom is unique and it is recommended that teachers review all content prior to use. I recommend embedding the videos to avoid ads and other content that may be inappropriate. Instructions for embedding the videos are included and it should only take a few minutes. Also, keep in mind that any links to third-party content may be changed or removed by the content owner. All links are reviewed regularly; however, if you find a broken link, please let me know so I can update the resource accordingly.

Features:

✏️ Engaging Interactive Maps & Virtual Video Tours – Interactive maps & virtual video tours take students inside the action.

✏️ Reading Comprehension – Integrates key reading skills like compare & contrast, multimedia, multiple sources, and more.

✏️ Writing, Social Studies, & Science – This virtual field trip helps students understand more about the world around them and uses writing prompts to explore their reactions and ideas.

How to Use a Virtual Field Trip:

This Virtual Field Trip to a Volcano is the perfect activity for:

⭐️ Fun Fridays

⭐️ Rewards

⭐️ End of Science Unit

⭐️ Whole Class

⭐️ Small Groups

⭐️ Enrichment

⭐️ Centers

There are so many ways to use these engaging and meaningful activities in your classroom. If you’re looking for more ways to explore learning with Virtual Field Trips you can LEARN MORE here.

What’s Included?

Table of Contents:

1. What is a Volcano?
2. How Do Volcanoes Form?
3. Volcanoes Around the World
4. Mauna Loa Video
5. Mauna Loa Activity
6. Underwater Volcanoes
7. Mount Saint Helens Video
8. Mount Saint Helens Activity
9. Types of Volcanoes
10. Mount Vesuvius Reading
11. Mount Vesuvius Activity
12. Volcano Shapes
13. Mount Fuji Video
14. Mount Fuji Activity
15. Celebrating Mount Fuji
16. Reflection
17. More to Explore

Answer Key Included

This resource is suitable for the following grade levels:

• 2nd & 3rd Grade: With teacher modeling, whole class, or small groups.
• 4th & 5th Grade: Independent for on-level students.

Time to Complete:

This virtual field trip takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete. The time it takes to complete can vary based on your students. It can be completed in one session or broken up into multiple sessions.

Copyright & Terms of Use

For copyright information and a summary of how this resource can and cannot be used, please review the Terms of Use Page.