Introduction
In this lesson we will learn about volcanoes.
What are volcanoes?
What types of volcanoes are there?
How are they formed?
Task
In this lesson you will look at multiple sources and create a presentation, either by PowerPoint or display board. Both must be well made, using pictures and nice hand writing. If using PowerPoint you must have animations.
Process
Students will search the worldwide web for answers to the previous questions, and also for pictures to add to their presentation. Each student will work alone. Some websites you can use are:
https://www.livescience.com/27295-volcanoes.html
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/natural-disasters/volcanoes/
Evaluation
Name: ________
| Points Possible | 1-2 | 3-4 | 5 |
| Information presented | Presents nothing of the info asked. All information is inaccurate. | Some of the information asked to present are presented but not all. Some information is inaccurate. | All of the information asked is presented. All of the information is accurate. |
| Citation | No citations presented | Some citations, but not all. | All of the citations are present. |
| Presentation | PowerPoint/board looks messy and our of order. Presenter looks clueless about the topic given. Couldn't answer any questions. | PowerPoint/Board is acceptable. Presenter knows a little about the topic given. Could answer some but not all questions asked. | PowerPoint/Board looks neat and well thought of. Presenter is knowledgeable about the topic; answered all the questions asked accurately. |
| Extra credit | No extra information given | Some extra information given | Presenter gave a great deal of additional information |
Grade: / 20
Conclusion
Volcanoes effect people on a daily basis, one must learn how they came to be and how to protect themselves from one if they face a volcano one day. Volcanoes caused many people to lose their lives and homes, they also effect the environment in many ways.
Credits
This WebQuest was created by Nima Atallah.
With the help of the following: