StarterWatch the animation to the left hand side and take notes on volcano formation and features.
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Lesson 1 - Introduction to Volcanoes
Objective: To link volcanic activity to plate boundary locations and to find out why some volcanoes are more violent than others.
Starter - Watch the first 15 minutes of the YouTube video below (Montserrat, Etna & Smoke Rings). This is a video featuring John Seach, a very famous vulcanologist. Here is his website (Volcano Live). Have a look at some of the videos he has taken - amazing!
Task 1 - Internet Based - Turn to page 114 -115 in the OCR B Textbook and read through the information carefully. Create two fact boxes on Word to show the differences between a 'Composite' and 'Shield' volcano. These boxes should include photos of actual volcanoes that match the profile.
Task 2 - Internet Based - Find the locations of the following volcanoes:
a. Mount St Helens
b. Cotopaxi
c. Mont Pelée
d. Eyjafjallajokull
e. Mount Vesuvius
f. Krakatoa
g. Mount Pinatubo
h. Unzen
Plot and annotate the locations of these volcanoes onto this worksheet and complete the extra task too. See if you can find Mount St Helens on Google Earth and take a 3D tour inside the crater!
Task 3 - What the heck is a Hot Spot volcano and how do they form? Hawaii is probably the most famous example of a Hot Spot volcano. Conduct some additional research to find out why they occur. Consult the 'Hawaiian Hot Sports video below too.
Starter - Watch the first 15 minutes of the YouTube video below (Montserrat, Etna & Smoke Rings). This is a video featuring John Seach, a very famous vulcanologist. Here is his website (Volcano Live). Have a look at some of the videos he has taken - amazing!
Task 1 - Internet Based - Turn to page 114 -115 in the OCR B Textbook and read through the information carefully. Create two fact boxes on Word to show the differences between a 'Composite' and 'Shield' volcano. These boxes should include photos of actual volcanoes that match the profile.
Task 2 - Internet Based - Find the locations of the following volcanoes:
a. Mount St Helens
b. Cotopaxi
c. Mont Pelée
d. Eyjafjallajokull
e. Mount Vesuvius
f. Krakatoa
g. Mount Pinatubo
h. Unzen
Plot and annotate the locations of these volcanoes onto this worksheet and complete the extra task too. See if you can find Mount St Helens on Google Earth and take a 3D tour inside the crater!
Task 3 - What the heck is a Hot Spot volcano and how do they form? Hawaii is probably the most famous example of a Hot Spot volcano. Conduct some additional research to find out why they occur. Consult the 'Hawaiian Hot Sports video below too.
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Lesson 2&3 - Vulcanologists and Vulnerable People
Objective: To find out how Vulcanologists measure and monitor volcanic eruptions and how vulnerable populations can be prepared.
Starter: Are there any volcanoes erupting now. Live Japan volcano feed here or check out these live webcams.
Go to Volcano Live website. You are going to gather information to help you to piece together the complex nature of volcanoes.
Under the 'Quick Links' section on the left hand side click on 'Volcanology'. Here is a comprehensive list of resources that has been compiled by John Seach about volcanoes.
Task 1 - Using the relevant sections of this site, put together an essential survival pack for your both Vulcanologists and the vulnerable populations (residents, farmers, tourists). Make sure your information is clear and well researched. Remember, people's lives may depend on you being clear and honest.
Include at least the following:
a. How to become a Volcanologist
b. Dangerous gasses emitted during volcanic eruptions
c. Possible effects on your health
d. Four different types of eruptions
e. How to monitor a volcano
f. Risk of dying in an eruption compared to an every day activity
g. Risk Zones Around an Active Volcano
h. Safety Recommendations When Visiting an Active Volcano
i. Precautions in the Danger Zone (what you should wear, having someone else with you etc)
j. An example of a volcano warning system.
Additional Resources
Powerpoint 1 - different types of volcano
Starter: Are there any volcanoes erupting now. Live Japan volcano feed here or check out these live webcams.
Go to Volcano Live website. You are going to gather information to help you to piece together the complex nature of volcanoes.
Under the 'Quick Links' section on the left hand side click on 'Volcanology'. Here is a comprehensive list of resources that has been compiled by John Seach about volcanoes.
Task 1 - Using the relevant sections of this site, put together an essential survival pack for your both Vulcanologists and the vulnerable populations (residents, farmers, tourists). Make sure your information is clear and well researched. Remember, people's lives may depend on you being clear and honest.
Include at least the following:
a. How to become a Volcanologist
b. Dangerous gasses emitted during volcanic eruptions
c. Possible effects on your health
d. Four different types of eruptions
e. How to monitor a volcano
f. Risk of dying in an eruption compared to an every day activity
g. Risk Zones Around an Active Volcano
h. Safety Recommendations When Visiting an Active Volcano
i. Precautions in the Danger Zone (what you should wear, having someone else with you etc)
j. An example of a volcano warning system.
Additional Resources
Powerpoint 1 - different types of volcano
Examples of Year 10 Work ( Posters & Volcano Manuals)
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Lesson 4 & homework LEDC Volcanic Eruption
Objective: To find out what made the 1985 eruption of Nevado del Ruiz so deadly.
Task 1 - Using the Google Map below, describe the location of the Nevado Del Ruiz volcano and link its existence to the plate boundaries in this part of the world.
Resources: PowerPoint Presentation & Tasks
Task 1 - Using the Google Map below, describe the location of the Nevado Del Ruiz volcano and link its existence to the plate boundaries in this part of the world.
Resources: PowerPoint Presentation & Tasks
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Task 2 - Watch the video above (left - English language, right - Spanish language) making notes on the effects of the eruption on the people and environment. Pay particular attention to the primary and secondary effects of the volcanic eruption. Make notes on the human responses to this disaster in the short and medium term.
Task 3 - Write up your case study. Follow the instructions on the last page of the PowerPoint in task 1 (above).
2012 Update - Nevado Del Ruiz shows signs of waking up again .... click here for more info
Task 3 - Write up your case study. Follow the instructions on the last page of the PowerPoint in task 1 (above).
2012 Update - Nevado Del Ruiz shows signs of waking up again .... click here for more info
Lesson 5 & Homework - Mount Etna MEDC Focus
Objective: To find out about the eruption of Mount Etna in 2002 and compare it to the LEDC Columbian case study.
Task 1 - Using the Google Map below, describe the location of the Nevado Del Ruiz volcano and link its existence to the plate boundaries in this part of the world.
Task 1 - Using the Google Map below, describe the location of the Nevado Del Ruiz volcano and link its existence to the plate boundaries in this part of the world.
Task 2 - Go back to the top of this page and watch the YouTube video on Mount Enta. Start the video at 32 mins 50 seconds. Watch closely as you see John Seach getting up close and personal with Mount Etna!
Task 3 - Using page 118 & 119 of the OCR Geography textbook, make notes on the following:
a. What caused Etna to form?
b. What happened during the eruption?
c. Outline the effects of the eruption (physical and human)
d. Outline the response to the eruption.
Complete the following activities:
a. Why do people continue to live and work in the shadow of Mount Etna?
b. Which job type was most badly affected during the eruption?
The comparison
Create a table to show the similarities and differences between the eruptions of Nevado Del Ruiz and Mount Etna. Discuss with your teacher what the headings should be.
For those with access to the fantastic www.geographyalltheway.com resource, click here to be taken to an activity sheet where the comparison between the two eruptions can be made.
Task 4 - Volcano Skiing! Click here to be taken to geographyalltheway.com Decision Making Exercise on Mount Etna. Your teacher will provide you with a user name and password. If you don't have one, please contact Richard Allaway to organise subscription.
Task 3 - Using page 118 & 119 of the OCR Geography textbook, make notes on the following:
a. What caused Etna to form?
b. What happened during the eruption?
c. Outline the effects of the eruption (physical and human)
d. Outline the response to the eruption.
Complete the following activities:
a. Why do people continue to live and work in the shadow of Mount Etna?
b. Which job type was most badly affected during the eruption?
The comparison
Create a table to show the similarities and differences between the eruptions of Nevado Del Ruiz and Mount Etna. Discuss with your teacher what the headings should be.
For those with access to the fantastic www.geographyalltheway.com resource, click here to be taken to an activity sheet where the comparison between the two eruptions can be made.
Task 4 - Volcano Skiing! Click here to be taken to geographyalltheway.com Decision Making Exercise on Mount Etna. Your teacher will provide you with a user name and password. If you don't have one, please contact Richard Allaway to organise subscription.
Benefits of volcanoes - to be developed
