Natural Hazards - Volcanoes

Objectives

To be able to describe the effects of volcanic eruptions on people and the environment.

Resources

Volcanoes and Earthquakes Study Book | Volcanoes and Earthquakes Activity Book | Assignment 4 | 📄 Assignment 4 Mark Scheme | Mount Vesuvius Facts for Kids (KidzFeed)

Today's Lesson

Main Activity

In the last lesson we looked at the features of a volcano. Today we will focus on the effects a volcanic eruption can have on the people who live nearby, focussing on the eruption of Vesuvius in 79AD.

Read pages 8-13 in the Volcanoes and Earthquakes Study Book to learn all about the eruption of Vesuvius.

Now complete pages 8-13 of the Volcanoes and Earthquakes Activity Book. This work will form the basis of your first assessment for this topic, so make sure you are concentrating!

Assignment

Your student's first assessed piece of work for this topic is to write a letter or diary entry explaining what it was like to experience the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Use the Assignment instructions and Mark Scheme for more detailed advice.

Challenge Activity

If your student would like to extend their learning, they can find out more about Mount Vesuvius using the following website.

READ – Mount Vesuvius Facts for Kids (KidzFeed)

Citations

[1] kidzfeed.com