At first Mrs. P. showed a video on volcanoes. Next we went down to the computer lab where she showed them a PowerPoint on different types of volcanoes. Each of the students received a packet to write down notes and copy facts on. The kids had spaces to copy each picture of all the different types of volcanoes. After learning a little more about the many different varieties of volcanoes, Mrs. P. told the kids to go to the Web site in their packet and choose a volcano of their liking. They had spaces in their packets to record information on their specific volcano of their choice and Mrs. P. requested that each child print out a picture of their volcano. Once all the children got their facts and pictures, we headed back to the classroom. There, Mrs. Podsiedlik demonstrated how to create a volcano using clay and one of the different types of cups provided, depending on the type of volcano. She then handed out a chunk of clay to each student and they were asked to create their own volcano, imitating the picture of the one they chose. It was fun watching them create their sculptures, banging it on the table and seeing their hands turn gray. Before it was time to pack up, the children put their volcanoes off to the side labeled with a piece of paper with their name on it. They handed their volcano packets and pictures to me who I gave to Mrs. P. I liked watching them learn about and create their own volcano. Next week they will finish their volcano creations. I can't wait to see how they will all turn out!
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