Lesson 3
Learning Intention
To recognise the different types of volcanos and make your own eruption.
Lesson Information
Steps to follow:
- Watch the overview of tectonic plates.
- Listen to the explanation of a volcano and different types of volcanoes.
Make your own eruption with vinegar and baking soda.
Lesson 2
Learning Intention
To understand how tectonic plates can move, and what happens when they move.
Lesson Information
Steps to follow:
- Watch the introduction to tectonic plates.
- Listen to the different types of tectonic plate movement.
- Watch the demonstration which includes shaving foam and Salada biscuits.
Try this investigation to understand the shift of the tectonic plates.
Lesson 1
Learning Intention
To recognise that the Earth has different layers.
Lesson Information
Steps to follow:
- Locate playdough or plasticine in 4 or more colours.
- Roll the inner core into a ball
- Roll out different colours into discs of increasing size.
- Mould each layer progressively over the top of each other.
- Cut the model in half and admire all the different layers of the Earth.
