Volcano Safety and Characteristics

Teacher Joy begins the class with a prayer and a recap of the previous lesson on Earth's structure. Students engage in a group activity to discuss pictures of volcanoes. The lesson progresses to an explanation of volcano parts and types, followed by safety tips for volcanic eruptions. The class concludes with a group activity and an assignment for the next day.

What is the outermost layer of the Earth that we walk on?

• Inner Core

• Crust

• Outer Core

• Mantle

What did the students identify in the group activity pictures?

• Forests

• Rivers

• Volcanoes

• Mountains

Which part of a volcano is a flat piece of rock formed when magma hardens?

• Vent

• Crater

• Flank

• Seal

What type of volcano has not erupted in a long time and is unlikely to erupt again?

• Extinct

• Composite

• Dormant

• Active

Which of the following is NOT a type of volcano?

• Shield

• Composite

• Cinder Cone

• Lava River

What natural disaster can be triggered by a volcanic eruption?

• Tornado

• Tsunami

• Hurricane

• Drought

What should you wear to protect yourself from volcanic ash?

• Sandals

• T-shirt

• Goggles

• Shorts

Why is it important to know evacuation routes during a volcanic eruption?

• To find shelter

• To avoid traffic

• To meet friends

• To reach safety

What should you do if you are caught in falling rocks during a volcanic eruption?

• Roll into a ball

• Climb a tree

• Stand still

• Run away

What activity did the students do at the end of the lesson?

• Watch a video

• Read a book

• Draw a volcano

• Write an essay