VOLCANO WEBQUEST: “Inside the Earth’s Fire”

Introduction

Have you ever wondered what lies beneath the Earth’s surface—and why it sometimes erupts with powerful explosions? Volcanoes are among the most fascinating and destructive natural phenomena on Earth. In this activity, you’ll become a young geologist investigating how volcanoes form, why they erupt, and how they affect people and the environment.

Task

Your mission is to create a digital presentation (Google Slides, PowerPoint, Canva, or short video) that explains volcanoes in a clear and engaging way.

Your presentation must include:

  • What a volcano is
  • Types of volcanoes
  • Parts of a volcano
  • Effects of volcanoes (positive and negative)
  • One real-life example of a famous volcano
Process

Follow these steps to complete your task:

 

Understand the Basics

  1. Read and watch the provided resources about volcanoes.
  2. Choose a Volcano - Select one real volcano (e.g., Mayon Volcano, Mount Fuji, etc.) and gather facts about it.
  3. Organize Your Ideas - Create an outline of your presentation (intro, body, conclusion).
  4. Create Your Presentation - Use visuals like diagrams, photos, and labels.
  5. Submit Your Output - Upload your presentation or video to your class platform.
Evaluation

Criteria

4 – Excellent

3 – Good

2 – Fair

1 – Needs Improvement

Content Accuracy

All information is correct and detailed

Minor errors

Some incorrect info

Mostly incorrect

Organization

Very clear, logical flow

Mostly organized

Some confusion

Disorganized

Creativity & Visuals

Highly engaging, excellent visuals

Good visuals

Limited visuals

No effort in design

Completeness

All required parts included

One part missing

Several parts missing

Incomplete
Conclusion

Great job, Grade 8! Through this activity, you explored the powerful forces inside the Earth and learned how volcanoes shape our planet. Reflect on what you discovered:

  • What surprised you most about volcanoes?
  • How can people stay safe during volcanic eruptions?

Understanding volcanoes helps us appreciate nature—and prepare for its challenges.