SRMP Dynamic Earth Curriculum - American Museum of Natural ...
SRMP Dynamic Earth Curriculum - American Museum of Natural ...
SRMP Dynamic Earth Curriculum - American Museum of Natural ...
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Science Research Mentoring Program<strong>Dynamic</strong> <strong>Earth</strong>Session Ten: Volcanismlearning objectivesStudents will understand various types <strong>of</strong> volcanism and identify volcanic features on <strong>Earth</strong>.key topics• Effusive volcanism• Explosive volcanismClass outlinetime10 minutes40 minutes30 minutes35 minutes5 minutesTOPICReviewVolcanismACTIVITY:Volcanic Rocks inthe Gottesman Hall<strong>of</strong> Planet <strong>Earth</strong>ACTIVITY: VolcanicRock IdentificationWrap UpdescriptionHand back homework 4 (graded) and discuss as necessary.Review from previous classes.Discuss volcanism – occurrences at plate boundaries, andintraplate. Define and discuss volcanic features. Reviewvolcanism on other planetary bodies.A guided exploration <strong>of</strong> volcanism in the Gottesman Hall <strong>of</strong>Planet <strong>Earth</strong>.Students graph data for chemical compositions to determinerock types.Review volcanism key concepts. Hand out homework 5 andarticle.MATERIALSClear rulers, colored pencils or markersPREP WORKCopies <strong>of</strong> Volcanic Rocks in HoPE worksheet, Volcanic Rock ID worksheet, articleHalls usedGottesman Hall <strong>of</strong> Planet <strong>Earth</strong>A/V NeedeDRecommend computer, projector, and screenHOMEWORKRead the article (recent article about <strong>Earth</strong>’s unique tectonics, or about moon quakesrecommended). Complete the Volcanic Rock Identification started during class.© 2013 <strong>American</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Natural</strong> History. All Rights Reserved. 39
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