WebQuest

Volcanoes!

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by

Susie Lemons

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Introduction Task Resources I Process I Evaluation I Conclusion

Introduction

This lesson is designed to help you understand what a volcano is, its make-up, and how it is classified. You will be divided up into groups of four. The role of each group is to act as a team of volcanologists. One of you is knowledgeable about volcanoes in general. The rest each specialize with one of the three major types of volcanoes. As a team, you travel the world studying and predicting volcanic activity. The team also meets with various community groups and organizations to educate them about volcanoes. Your team is currently at Millard South High School to teach the other students in your class about the various types of volcanoes. You have brought with you a set of large posters showing examples of volcanoes and their different types in order to make a short presentation to the class and answer a few questions.

Remember each member of the team specializes in a particular type of volcano or has general overall knowledge of volcanoes. Each individual must, therefore, choose one of the four following roles:

Volcanologist #1 (Generalist)

Volcanologist #2 (Specialty - Cinder Cones)

Volcanologist #3 (Specialty - Composite Volcanoes)

Volcanologist #4 (Specialty - Shield Volcanoes)

Task

Each team will be required to prepare a multi-media presentation, using Power Point, to describe volcanoes. Volcanologist #1 will construct a portion of the presentation using a volcano which shows the major features common to all three types. Volcanologists #2 thru #4 will construct portions of the presentation using volcanoes which show off his/her own area of expertise. Their posters will show the major differences their type of volcano has when compared with the general volcano model. All portion of the presentation must have:

	A title
	The main parts of the volcano labeled.
	List any characteristics common to a particular volcano on the slide.
	Description of the lava and the rock material that makes up the sides of the volcano.
	Include the Earth's crust and mantle and their role, if any, in the volcanoes formation.
	A minimum of 20 slides

The team will then present their multi-medias to the class. Volcanologist #1 will present first followed by number two and so forth. Your team will be given approximately fifteen minutes to present your posters. You may not exceed twenty-five minutes and may not use less than ten minutes. Everyone must participate.

Each team member will be required to turn in a half page word-processed paper with the poster. It should describe how volcanoes, in general, form, for volcanologist #1. For all the other volcanologists the paper should describe how his/her volcano of choice forms.

Each Team should be prepared to answer the following questions, and each team member must have the answers written on the back of your one page paper.

Are there any active volcanoes in North and Central America? If so name one and describe where it is and how it was formed.
Mt. St. Helens is one of the most popular eruptions in the United States. Why? When did the eruption occur?
What is the infamous “Ring of Fire?” How did that name arise?
Besides being burned by flowing lava or hit by flying rocks, name three other dangers or hazards of volcanoes.
Describe at least one volcano from three other planets.

Resources

The multi-medias will be created using Microsoft Power Point. Computer access will be found during class time in the computer labs or outside of class on a personal computer.

The following Internet sites were selected to help you acquire the information needed to complete the assigned tasks. With the mouse simply click on the word color highlighted to view a site's information.

Earth Processes and Volcano Formation

Volcanoes! www.volcanoes.com	How Volcanoes Work http://www.geology.sdsu.edu/how_volcanoes_work/
The Nature of Volcanoes! http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/volc/nature.html	Introduction to Volcanoes! http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/volc/intro.html
Hot Spots and Mantle Plumes! http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vwdocs/vwlessons/ plate_tectonics/part10.html	Plate Subduction! http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vwdocs/vwlessons/hot_spots/ introduction.html
Parts of Volcanoes! http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vwdocs/vw_hyperexchange/parts.html

Types of Volcanoes:

Types of Volcanoes! http://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/Glossary/VolcanoTypes/ framework.html	Principle Types of Volcanoes! http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/volc/types.html
Cinder Cones! http://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/Glossary/CinderCone/ description_cinder_cone.html	Types of Volcanoes 2! http://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/Photo/Pictograms/ volcano_types.html
Strato Volcanoes! http://volcano.und.edu/vwdocs/vwlessons/ volcano_types/strato.htm	Composite Volcano! http://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/Glossary/StratoVolcano/ description_composite_volcano.html
Shield Volcanoes! http://volcano.und.edu/vwdocs/vwlessons/ volcano_types/shield.htm	Shield Volcano! http://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/Glossary/ShieldVolcano/ description_shield_volcano.html

Volcano Locations:

Images of Volcanoes (by region)! http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vwdocs/volc_images/ volc_images.html	Volcanoes of Other Worlds! http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vwdocs/planet_volcano/ other_worlds.html
Three Active Volcanoes keep Americas on Watch! http://www.disasterrelief.org/Disasters/970813volcanowatch/index.html

The Process

Please follow these steps in order to accomplish the required assignment.

First you'll be placed into groups of 4 to work as the team of volcanologists.
Next, as a group, you will need to decide who will be volcanologist #1, #2 and so on. Once you've picked a role to play you must report to the teacher who will be playing what role in your group. Cooperation is key in group and team activities; therefore, work together. If you are unable to choose roles I will assign them and include an additional cooperative assignment.
You will next need to collect data on your particular topic by researching the sites on the Internet. Be sure to take good notes. Keep track where you retrieved the information in case you need to make a return visit.
After collecting your data, you and your team will need to meet and compare the information gathered. Those constructing the presentation of the general volcanoes will need to include features and characteristics common to all three major types. Those working on other types of volcanoes will need to point out how they are different from the general model.
Once comparisons have been made and the various features are noted, an slide navigator will need to be made and approved by the teacher.
Having made the outline, each student will work individually on a computer to create his/her portion of the multi-media. Also, be sure that you have included all the required elements listed in the task section above.
Compile all elements of the presentation into one final powerpoint document. This is when you will decide as a group on backgrounds and special effects.
Individually, type out the half page paper describing your volcano and any other notable information.
Answers questions 1 thru 5 on the back or bottom half of your paper. Because these are questions to be answered as a group during the presentation, you may work together to answer them.
Practice your presentation as a team.
Present to the class your findings starting with volcanologist #1 and continue in order.
After the presentation, ask the audience if there are any questions and answer them appropriately.

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Evaluation

In order to complete this assignment you must work together with your classmates. Those that do not cooperate with each other will find the assignment more difficult with much more work to do. However, you will be given an individual grade with a portion of it based on your shared participation. If necessary, a students lack of participation will be handled on an individual basis. The rubric for this project is as follows:

Millard South High School

VOLCANOES! Project

Name: ________________________

Teacher: Mrs. Lemons

Date of Presentation: ____________

Title of Work: ___________________

Criteria

Points

	1	2	3	4
Organization	Audience cannot understand presentation because there is no sequence of information.	Audience has difficulty following presentation because student jumps around.	Student presents information in logical sequence which audience can follow.	Student presents information in logical, interesting sequence which audience can follow.	____
Content Knowledge	Student does not have grasp of information; student cannot answer questions about subject.	Student is uncomfortable with information and is able to answer only rudimentary questions.	Student is at ease with content, but fails to elaborate.	Student demonstrates full knowledge (more than required)with explanations and elaboration.	____
Visuals	Student used no visuals.	Student occasional used visuals that rarely support text and presentation.	Visuals related to text and presentation.	Student used visuals to reinforce screen text and presentation.	____
Mechanics	Student's presentation had four or more spelling errors and/or grammatical errors.	Presentation had three misspellings and/or grammatical errors.	Presentation has no more than two misspellings and/or grammatical errors.	Presentation has no misspellings or grammatical errors.	____
Delivery	Student mumbles, incorrectly pronounces terms, and speaks too quietly for students in the back of class to hear.	Student incorrectly pronounces terms. Audience members have difficulty hearing presentation.	Student's voice is clear. Student pronounces most words correctly.	Student used a clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms.	____
				Total---->	____

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Conclusion

A volcanologist is one who studies volcanoes. By completing this assignment each one of you have truly acquired an expertise. You know much more than most people do about volcanoes. You now have a full understanding of what a volcano is, its make-up, and how it is classified. If you are interested in learning more, click on the site below.

Volcano World link to(http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vw.html)

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