Volcanoes: Fire, Rock, and Famous Eruptions
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Volcanoes: Fire, Rock, and Famous Eruptions
Exploring Earth's Amazing Fire Mountains Year 6 Science Get ready for an explosive journey!
What is a Volcano?
A mountain or hill with a hole that connects to melted rock underground Hot melted rock (magma) can escape through this hole When magma comes out, we call it lava Volcanoes are like Earth's pressure release valves
Types of Volcanoes
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Volcano Detective Activity
Look at the volcano pictures around the room Decide if each one is a Shield or Stratovolcano Write your answers on the worksheet Hint: Look at the shape - wide and low, or tall and pointy?
The Rock Cycle and Volcanoes
Volcanoes create new igneous rock from cooled lava Heat and pressure can change rocks into metamorphic rock Weathering breaks rocks into sediments Sediments can form sedimentary rock The cycle continues forever!
Inside a Volcanic Eruption
Famous Volcanic Eruptions Through History
Volcano Wrap-Up Challenge
1. Name the two main types of volcanoes we learned about 2. What do we call melted rock underground vs. above ground? 3. Which famous eruption preserved an ancient Roman city? 4. How do volcanoes help create new rocks?