Introduction
" The smoking mountain" In the Philippines we live with 24 active volcanoes. Mayon, Taal, Kanlaon — beautiful but dangerous.
Your Mission: You are now part of the "PHIVOLCS Junior Volcano Monitoring Team".
Your barangay is 15km away from an active volcano. The Mayor needs YOU to create a "Volcano Safety & Preparedness Plan" to keep everyone safe.
Will you be ready when the earth shakes and the mountain roars?
Task
Your group will produce 2 outputs:
"Volcano Alert Brochure": Explains types of eruptions, warning signs, and safety tips
"Evacuation Map + Drill Plan" for your school/barangay: Where to go, what to bring, who to call
Best plans will be presented to class and shared with your parents.
Process
Step 1: BECOME A VOLCANOLOGIST - Research
Answer these using the links:
What are the 2 types of volcanoes in PH: Active vs Inactive?
What are the 3 types of volcanic eruptions: Effusive, Explosive, Phreatic?
What are the 5 warning signs before an eruption?
Step 2: STUDY REAL CASES
Watch and read about:
1991 Mt. Pinatubo Eruption - How did Filipinos survive?
2020 Taal Volcano Eruption - What did people learn?
Evaluation
| Criteria | 4-Excellent | 2 - needs work |
| Scientific Accuracy | Correct Eruption types, Alert Levels, Hazards | Misinformation present |
| Practicality | Evacuation Plan Realistic for Barangay | Unrealistic/ Incomplete |
| Creativity | Brochure is Clear, Visual in Filipino /English | Text heavy, confusing |
| Teamwork | All members Contributed | 1-2 people did everything |
| Life Saving Focus | Includes go-bag, emergency contacts | Missing key safety info |
Conclusion
"We cannot stop volcanoes, but we can be prepared".
You are now volcano experts. The knowledge you gained today can save lives tomorrow.
Reflection: What is one thing in your home "go-Bag" that you will prepare this weekend.
Teacher Page
Class, We live in the ring of Fire. Fear is not the answer. Knowledge and preparation is.