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Let's Make a Volcano!

In this one-time class, we will learn about volcanoes and build our own using homemade play-do, vinegar and baking soda!
Helen Justis
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4.9
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What's included

1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

In this "eruptingly"-fun, hands-on-learning class, learners engage in activities that will teach them fun volcano facts!  These will be presented in a fun volcano fact game that will spark more interest and keep the class interesting. We will learn about various famous volcanoes around the world and some interesting stories about them. We will also diagram the anatomy of a volcano, and learn about the birth of a volcano by learning the difference between lava and magma.  Students will watch a short video clip as well as participate in class discussion as we learn the facts.  We will also build our own volcanoes by making our own play do from common kitchen ingredients and use the dough to build a volcano.  Our class will culminate by making our volcanoes erupt with vinegar and baking soda!

Learning Goals

Students will gain knowlege about volcanoes, follow directions for making dough, and develop social skills as they learn along with others.
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Supply List
For the dough:  2 Cups plain flour, 2 TBS vegetable oil, 1/2 cup salt, 2 TBS Cream of Tarter, 1-1.5 cups of very hot water, gel food coloring if you want your dough to be colored.  (optional a few drops of glycerin, but it is not necessary)
For the volcano: A plastic cup to build the volcano around, a small cup to go on top to hold the vinegar-a shot glass or empty K-cup work well, 3 TBS of vinegar, 1 TBS baking Soda
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a 25 plus year veteran teacher with degrees up to a Master's.  I am currently a English teacher and a  Media Specialist where I integrate books with STEM!  

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$8

per class
Meets once
40 min

Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
2-10 learners per class

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