Volcanoes:  Tremendous Fiery Wonder

By Colin, Matt, and Elliott

Introduction

Welcome.  You have just taken your first step into a volcano!  Congratulations!  Do you feel like you're burning up?  Well, it's true because a volcano is almost 4,000 degrees.  So hurry up, put this anti-heat suit on, and I'll give you a tour.

 

 

Task

Oh, no!  You have wandered too close to the lava in an active volcano.  Your tour has just ditched you, and now you have to get out alone.  Right when you are about to get out, there will be a wall of questions at the exit. 

Process

Step 1:  Follow the tour guide through these websites to learn about volcanoes.

USGS Volcanic Facts

FEMA:  Volcanoes

Volcano Frequently Asked Questions

 

Step 2:  Get to the exit of the volcano.

Step 3:  Answer all the questions or restart.

 

Volcano Quiz  (Don't forget to use the "back" button to return to this page after taking the quiz.)

 

 

Evaluation

If you get out you passed. (to pass you need to answer all of the questions correctly)

If you fail you restart and try again until you pass.

 

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have made it out of the volcano and you learned about volcanoes.  Click below to play some volcano games.

Kids' Door

Play Scholastic Kids

 

Credits

FEMA

National Geographical Data Center (NGDC)

Dorling Kindersley

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Date Last Updated: April 24, 2008