Volcano EMPACTS Project Intro. to Physical Science Instructor: Dianna Phillips By: Brian Stephenson, Jesus Cordova, Jeremy Spears
What are Volcanos? A volcano is a landform (usually a mountain) where molten rock erupts through the surface of the planet
Structure of a Volcano Magma Chamber Main Vent Secondary Vent Secondary Cone Crater Ash Cloud Volcanic Bombs Lava Flow Pyroclastic Flow
Volcanic Eruption An eruption begins when pressure on a magma chamber forces magma up through the conduit and out the volcano's vents
Project Overview Teach 3 rd grade GT students at John Tyson Elementary about volcanos. Educated students about the structure of a volcano while introducing vocabulary words relative to volcanos and volcano eruptions. We created a volcano model out of simple hobby products. Then used vinegar and baking soda to create a chemical reaction to simulate a volcanic eruption.
Serving the Community We served Mrs. Crouch s 3 rd grade GT students of John Tyson Elementary. By educating students with informative knowledge about volcanoes that they can use as well as pass on; we served the community of Springdale, AR and future generations.
Learning Objectives Use project based learning to teach students about volcanoes. Use the project activity to create a visual & interactive learning experience to help students learn about science by looking at volcanoes. Teach students new science terms relative to volcanic activity.
Learning Objectives Participate in the teaching/learning process based on observation and participation in K-12 schools. Continue to develop effective oral communication skills Used a variety of sources to locate, evaluate, and use information. Improve communication skills Organize a lot of information found in research. Established appropriate leadership. Reflect on personal experience, examine their beliefs and dispositions about teaching, and evaluate their perceptions of education and desire to choose teaching as a career.
Arkansas State learning Standards PS.6.8.1: Model how volcanos motion and forces change Earth s surface ESS.8.6.1: Identify and diagram the structures of a volcano ESS.8.6.10: Identify the effects of volcanic eruptions on Earth s surface:
Technology Used EMPACTS Camera PowerPoint Internet Explorer Computer Microsoft Word Cell Phone
Methodology Discussed and visually showed the components that make up the structure of a volcano. Had students label volcano structures on a blank volcano diagram from memory of learned material. Used a volcano model to demonstrate a volcanic eruption.
Division of Labor & Timeline Brian Stephenson - Project Contact, Eruption Demonstration, PowerPoint creation & presentation Jesus Cordova Activity Instruction, Images, PowerPoint presentation Jeremy Spears Model creation, Activity materials, Website, PowerPoint creation & presentation Approximately 15 working hrs from beginning to completion of project.
Project Results As a team we improved at working with others and to develop better team building skills. Individually we developed as a person, helping to become comfortable with oral communication skills. We gained a better understanding of how to put together a PowerPoint presentation and use many modern technologies available. Further developed our organizational skills for future professional jobs.
Acknowledgements Thank You to: NWACC for providing the Empacts Project experience Professor Phillips for sharing her knowledge & educating us about Physical Science John Tyson Elementary for allowing us access into the school Mrs. Crouch for allowing us into her classroom 3rd grade GT students for participating
References http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/20 09/05/090528142827.htm http://faculty.nwacc.edu/east_original/pr ojects.htm http://www.umich.edu/~gs265/society/vo lcanoes.htm http://www.crystalinks.com/rof.html