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Sarah Goodwin - Book Activity #6 - Moving Beyond //A Vacation Under the Volcano//

Two new ideas I learned about __volcanoes__:
 * There are two active volcanoes on the biggest island of Hawaii.
 * A volcano whose molten magma contains a lot of silica will explode with great energy while a volcano that has no or less silica will calmly release rivers of magma.

One navigational strategy I used to locate information within a particular website:
 * I clicked on different links on the sidebar of one website. There was a list of topics concerning volcanoes, and I clicked on the ones I wanted to learn more about.

One reliable source of information about volcanoes:
 * [|Kidsgeo.com] is part of a network of children's learning websites started by an elementary school teacher 10 years ago. The project has grown and now they have millions of visitors every month. It is thoroughly researched for content and appropriateness and edited and approved by experts in the field.

One informational feature I found useful and developmentally appropriate for fourth graders studying this topic:
 * In the section on volcanoes in kidsgeo.com there was a sidebar of several links breaking the topic into sub-topics. Each sub-topic page had a written section and a good picture of a real volcano or something else illustrating the topic. This is useful and appropriate for fourth graders because it helps students that learn visually and helps to explain the topic.

Lesson Idea:

Internet researcher: ___________________ Date:__________ __ ** Volcano Madness! ** __ We have just finished reading Vacation under the Volcano by Mary Pope Osborne. This was a good introduction to our science unit on volcanoes. You are going to have an opportunity to explore this topic using some good resources on the internet. You will be gathering some background information about the different types of volcanoes and how they erupt. Be prepared to share this information with the class. The assistants in the computer lab and I will be available for assistance. Good luck researching! Topic 1:____________________ Summary:
 * Part 1 –** Go to the first bookmarked page (http://www.kidsgeo.com/geology-for-kids/0048-volcanic-hot-spots.php). Click on any two of the links on the sidebar that have to do with volcanoes. Make sure you use the links from “Volcanic Hot Spots” and down. Using your own words, write a summary about what you have learned about these two topics.

Topic 2:____________________ Summary:

1. 2. 3. Then click on “Build your own volcano and watch it erupt”. Use different viscosity and gas settings to create an eruption that you think looks the coolest. (Draw the eruption on the back of this paper after you have finished everything else for one extra credit point!) Describe this eruption in words:
 * Part 2** – Go to the next page that has been bookmarked for you (http://kids.discovery.com/games/pompeii/pompeii.html). Click “enter.” Explore the different features of this website. Then click on “Volcano Types” which is located on the left of the screen. Read about the 3 types of volcanoes outlined in this website. Pick your favorite type and write three characteristics that this volcano has:

What settings did you use for viscosity and gas? Read the information about both viscosity and gas. How do these settings explain the characteristics of your eruption?

Evaluation Rubric – 10 points total 8 points – You successfully used the information on the websites to answer each question (2 points each x4 =8) 2 points – You made useful contributions to the class discussion.