Volcano Activity Learning Groups
For this activity you will work in a group of p to four students. Each group will create a poster showing the parts of a volcano. When you have completed all of the steps below, use the attached rubric to selfassess your groups work.
Volcano Vocabulary Words Magma Vent Base Crater Ash Flank Conduit Lava Summit
1. Use Encarta or the Internet to discover what each of your volcano vocabulary words means and where on a volcano they are located. 2. Using a sheet of poster board and class art supplies, draw a volcano and clearly label each part. You may also use any art materials to add interest to your poster. 3. Word process a one page report using your volcano vocabulary that explains what happens when a volcano erupts. 4. Turn in your research, poster, and report at the Science Center when you are done.
Volcano Activity Rubric Grading Dimensions Research Needs Improvement
Little effort to research topic; Findings inaccurate
Below Average
Some effort to find and use accurate date
Average
Above Average
Good effort made to research and find accurate data
Excellent
Adequate effort made to find and use accurate data
Excellent research, good use of data, and source references.
Accuracy
Poster and report do not properly reflect basic facts
Poster and report have some factual inaccuracies
Poster and report correctly present basic facts
Basic information accurate with additional information provided
Basic and extended facts included with the complete attention to detail
Completion
Major elements of report and poster missing; lack of attention to major points
Some elements missing; lack of attention to details Somewhat difficult to read or poorly presented
Report and poster include all require elements
Required elements present with additional information
Required and extended elements present and detailed
Presentation
Poor, difficult to read poster; messy presentation
Acceptable presentation on poster and report
Excellent clarity and some visual aides to assist in understanding
Excellent workmanship on basic and extended elements
