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Volcano in the lab
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Activity type(s): Lesson plan
Duration: 20 minutes
Suitable for ages: 11-14 years old, 14-16 years old
Description:
This activity is designed for students aged 11-14, as a simple demonstration of igneous activity. The activity can also be used with students aged 14-16 when discussing of the structure of the Earth and the physical properties of its layers. Activity details available at:
https://geohubliverpool.org.uk/jesei/lab%20volcano.htm
Links to activity files: https://earth-science.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/formidable/5/Volcano-in-a-lab.pdf
Subject areas:
- Hazards
- Earth and Atmosphere
- Hazards
- Earth formation and structure
- Geological field & laboratory skills
- Igneous rocks
- Energy and the environment
- Structure of matter
- Analysis and evaluation
- Development of scientific thinking
- Investigation
Keywords: Igneous rock, Mantle, Magma, Magmatic chambers, Lavas, Intrusions, Intrusive igneous rock, Extrusive igneous rock
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