How I Will Use VolcanoWorld in the Classroom

Scott Johnson
5/6th grade teacher
Lincoln Elementary, 400 Pakenham
Grand Forks, N.D. 5820l

This Intermediate/Middle School Earth Science Curriculum will utilize three centers for instruction. The three centers will enhance student learning by teaching concepts and processes hands-on as the students gain an understanding of one of the most powerful forces on Earth-Volcanism.

The students will daily read, discuss, experiment, utilize CD ROM technology, and access SENDIT/INTERNET information to gain a better understanding of the Earths dynamic systems. [SENDIT is a statewide, local version of Internet that our schools in North Dakota are connected to.]

The students will work in pairs in the Computer Center bringing up information of daily volcanic activity that will be supplied through SEND-IT/INTERNET from VolcanoWorld. This information will have been screened and rewritten by VolcanoWorld personnel for the use of 5th - 8th graders. The students will use this information in our Adopt-A-Volcano program. This program will enable the students to become real scientists by analyzing current information of volcanic and seismic activity, and by encouraging students to make predictions of further activity.

The students will be actively involved in the learning of concepts and processor of our dynamic Earth by taking Interactive Field Trips into Mt. St. Helens National Monument and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park all through the use of Internet resources and ultimately CD ROMs to be produced by VolcanoWorld.

The students will use Content Cards in the Content Center. These cards will be read and the information discussed in groups. Quizzes and tests will be supplied for student assessment and evaluation.

The students will perform daily experiments utilizing the scientific method in the Hands-On Experimental Center. The students will work in small groups collecting data and discussing concepts learned at this center.

The students will gain knowledge and a good understanding of volcanoes and volcanic processes by working in these three centers, each center enhancing the information gained at the others.

Scott Johnson is a member of the VolcanoWorld Development Team.
 


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