Roxann Fiedorowicz, Shana Martin, Jesse Pierce and Gerri Weatherford

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1 An educational collaboration between NorthWest Arkansas Community College and John Tyson Elementary GT Program Roxann Fiedorowicz, Shana Martin, Jesse Pierce and Gerri Weatherford C. Dianne Phillips, Associate Professor of Science and Mathematics, Instructor, NorthWest Arkansas Community College, Bentonville, AR

2 The Honor s Geology EMPACTS team at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, in collaboration with Mrs. Cathy Crouch, GT Coordinator, John Tyson Elementary School, will develop a permanent educational tool for the Science and GT programs at John Tyson Elementary School. The proposed tool is a scaled model of a working volcano. NWACC Honor s Geology learners applied course content as they 1) researched educational frameworks for K-6 and college level learners and produced lesson plans and activities - Roxanne 2) Investigated structures and processes in volcanism - All 3) researched engineering designs and applications as well as technology tools for design and construction

3 The Intermediate Algebra Team was responsible for determining the cost of materials for the overall project. 1) researched the cost of materials from a list provided by the Honor s Geology team 2) Applied algebra content in calculating the cost of materials for the project. 3) Produced tables and charts to share with the Honor s Geology team

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5 Roxann Fiedorowicz - K-6 Frameworks, liaison with GT mentor, Cathy Crouch, Power Point Construction and curriculum research Shana Martin - curriculum research, construction, technology Jesse Pierce - design research, construction and curriculum Gerri Weatherford - design specialist, engineering consultant, construction and curriculum Learning Community Collaborations: Math 0103, Intermediate Algebra EMPACTS Team construction materials analysis, cost analysis, community donations- Carol Olson, Instructor, team members = Jesse Pierce, Caley Miller, Connie Majors and Amy James. EMPACTS Independent Study Brian Stephenson

6 Mrs. Cathy Crouch - GT Coordinator, John Tyson Elementary School Mr. Andres Zepeda - Zepeda Construction Company, Construction Consultant Nicholas and Christy Lee Art Consultants Mr. Paul Lowrey, C. Dianne Phillips - Geology content Kedzie Transmissions, Rogers, AR Fluid engineering consultant Dr. Michael Zelin Engineering Professor, NWACC Ms. Carol Olson Mathematics Professor, NWACC

7 Educational Technology SmartBoard Adobe Illustrator Microsoft Suite Digital Cameras Internet Construction tools

8 February 15, 2012 Project Proposal February 16, 2012 Roxann meets with Cathy at school February 17, 2012 Jesse presents Honors Proposal to the Intermediate Algebra class March 14, 2012 Project Progress Report April 30 May 4, 2012 EMPACTS Presentation for Algebra April? John Tyson Elementary School Presentation May 7, 2012 Honor s Geology EMPACTS Project Final Presentation

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11 Deep in the earth it is very hot. It is so hot that rocks melt. The melted rock is called magma. The magma is lighter than the rocks around it so it rises. Sometimes it finds a crack or hole in the earth s crust and bursts through. This is how a volcano begins.

12 form around vents that release magma onto the Earth s surface.

13 Pressure builds deep in the earth where the magma is. Suddenly the gases escape and violently explode. It is kind of like toothpaste squirting out of a tube when you give it a hard squeeze.

14 Lava flow Non-explosive Eruptions Lava fountain Explosive Eruptions What is Lava? -magma that flows onto the Earth s surface

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16 Lava can be thick or thin Blocky Lava Pillow Lava Aa Pahoehoe

17 Shield volcano Cinder cone volcano Composite volcano

18 Strato volcanoes, also called composite volcanoes, erupt with molten lava, solid rock, and ash. The layers pile up much like layers of cake and frosting. The layers form into symmetrical cones, and the slopes are steep.

19 Cinder cone volcanoes form when solid rock and ash shoot up into the air and fall back around the volcano opening. The cinder cone volcano has steeply sloped sides.

20 Volcanoes that build up from many slow, steady, flows of hot lava, are called shield volcanoes. This kind of volcano is low and broad with gently sloping sides. They look like a warriors shield.

21 In Will It Blow? Become a Volcano Detective at Mount St. Helens, kids are challenged to solve the mysteries surrounding Mount St. Helens' latest eruption. Since fall 2004, earth shattering forces have been rumbling to life underneath the mountain, building a lava dome higher than the Empire State Building. Readers become detectives on the cutting edge of science as they try to predict whether a deadly mudflow or red hot explosion is imminent. Based on extensive interviews with USGS scientists, the book includes quotes from real volcano detectives as well as fun, hands on activities. Creative, fresh, and lively, it's the most up to the minute volcano book on the shelves. Ages 8-11

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25 Final Outcome - Product /Honor's%20Geology/Honor's%20Geology.htm Collaboration with Algebra Outreach for School Roxanne s Presentation Future of the Project

26 Timeline of Project Fall 2011 Initial project idea and beginning of educational collaboration Spring 2012 learning community adopts project Honor s Geology Design and materials list Intermediate Algebra Determined cost of materials Future of Project: Fall 2012 Introduction to Engineering students will take over project and build working model from information researched and developed by teams in Spring 2012.

27 Skills Developed

28 Volcano ppt.