Regional Integration Vulnerability to Natural Disasters- Volcanoes

Introduction

Volcanoes are vents or cracks in the Earth’s surface through which molten material (rocks) flow. This lesson is aimed at getting students to understand the formation and nature of volcanoes as well as their impact on the physical and built environment in the Caribbean. Students will also understand the vulverability of the Caribbean to natural disasters thus the need to integrate.

Throughout this lesson, students will answer the following questions:

1. What is a volcano?

2. How are volcanoes formed?

3. How is the physical environment impacted by volcanic eruptions?

4. How is the built environment impacted by volcanicity?

5. How is the Caribbean affected by Volcanoes?

Task

Students will create a volcano using the paper mache technique. Volcano should have the varied aspects of a real volcano and simulation should take place representing the different types of volcanic eruptions.

Students will explain the impact of an eruption on the Caribbean

Process

Model volcanoes are a staple of student science fairs. They can also be a lot of fun for a summer family project. Making a model volcano erupt is a simple process. This article will tell you how to make a model volcano erupt.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1/4 cup dish detergent
  • Red or orange food coloring
  • 2 tablespoons baking soda
  • Tissue
  1. Build your volcano. In the center, use a container to hold liquid. Depending on how big you are making your volcano, this can be an old water bottle, soda bottle with the top cut off, or even a simple glass jar.
  2. Add ingredients to your container. This includes water, vinegar, dish detergent and food coloring. Do not add your baking soda at this stage.
  3. Add the baking soda when you are ready for an eruption. Wrap the baking soda in a tissue and drop into the volcano. The baking soda will react with the vinegar and cause the eruption.
  4. When constructing your volcano, you could get very clever with release mechanisms for the baking soda. A hidden trip lever could be built in which is tripped with a fishing line. Attach the baking soda here, and pull the string instead of dropping the baking soda in the top! This is a way to surprise people at the fair!

http://www.learning4kids.net/2012/04/11/how-to-make-a-homemade-volcano/

http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Model-Volcano-Erupt/

Evaluation

Presentation :   /5

Explanation: /5

Content:  /10

Creativity: /5

Conclusion

Volcanoes are earth’s magnificent display of natural fireworks. Volcanoes can be effusive or explosive and can have significant impacts on the environment. Destruction of wildlife, disruption of ecosystems, death, destruction of property and climate changes are the most significant effects. The Caribbean is vulnerable to Volcanoes and functional co-operation has aided the region in terms of education and mitigation in this regard.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Types_of_volcanic_eruptions

Credits
Teacher Page

Integration in the region is motivated by our vulnerability to natural hazards. Discuss in learning societies how integration aids in education and mitigation to volcanoes and other natural hazards.