Hawaii
Volcanoes ... Live
Overview
Using the Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park quarter, the students will visit the park's website and view a video to understand more about volcanoes and the most recent Kilauea eruption. The class will discuss the geological history of the park and the effects that volcanoes have on a population. The students will research volcanoes' effects on climate, tourism, and the positive effects of volcanoes on the resources of the environment and report back to the class as news reporters.
Worksheets
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park Quarter Reverse
United States Map
Volcanoes ... Live
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National Standards
Social Studies
National Council for the Social Studies (www.socialstudies.org)
- Culture
- Time, Continuity, and Change
- People, Places, and Environment
Science
National Science Teachers Association (www.nsta.org)
- Earth and Space Science
