Volcanoes and their features
I can recognise the key features of a volcano and can use geographical vocabulary to name and explain them.
Volcanoes and their features
I can recognise the key features of a volcano and can use geographical vocabulary to name and explain them.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- A volcano is a crack in Earth's crust from which lava is emitted.
- Volcanoes are formed at the boundaries of tectonic plates.
- Volcanoes take different forms.
- Composite volcanoes share a common structure.
Keywords
Erupt - To erupt is to suddenly burst or break open and emit something.
Distribution - Distribution is how something is spread out across a geographic area.
Magma - Magma is molten or semi-molten rock underground.
Lava - Lava is molten rock that has broken through Earth’s surface. When it is still below the surface it is known as magma.
Common misconception
Pupils will often say volcanoes 'explode' rather than erupt.
Ensure that as 'good geographers' correct vocabulary for features and processes is always used and that pupils appreciate why.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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