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Purpose: To demonstrate an understanding of volcanic structures and their 

functions, the three types of volcanic cones, and the cause of volcanic

eruptions.

Materials:  •Volcanic Mechanic backing sheet •tape or glue stick •Volcanic Mechanic flaps •colored pencils

Procedure: 

1.  Cut out your Volcanic Mechanic flaps. Fold each in half so that the

 bottom half fits neatly in one of the squares on the backing sheet and the

top folds over it like in a lift the flap book.

2.  Eight of the flaps will be used to label and describe structures of the volcano.

•  Outside the flap: Put the name of the structure.

•  Tell, in your own everyday language, what the structure is and describe

its function (what it does).

•  Tape or glue each structure card in the appropriate box (the one that

 points to the structure you have described).

•  The structures you will do are:

•Cone •Laccolith •Pipe

•Crater  •Magma •Sill

•Dike chamber  •Vent

3.  Three of the flaps at the top will be used to show and describe types of 

volcanic cones.

• Outside the flap: Put the name of the type of cone and an illustrationof the cone.

•  Inside the flap: Tell, in your own everyday language, how this kind of 

cone forms and what types of materials it is made from.

•  Tape or glue each volcanic cone card onto one of the boxes at the top of 

the page.

•  The structures you will do are:

•Shield cones •Cinder cones •Composite cones 

4.  The fourth top flap will be used to show and explain how a volcano erupts.

•  Outside the flap: You choose an illustration that you think shows something

about the cause of an eruption. Include the picture and your title: “Cause of Eruptions”.

•  Inside the flap: Describe the forces behind a volcanic eruption. (Hint: your 

answer should tell something about expanding gasses under pressure.)

•  Tape or glue the eruption card in the remaining box at the top of the page.

Observations:

a.  Write neatly.

 b.  Do not use too much glue or tape.

c.  Have fun and learn lots!

Conclusion:

Your project is due on: __________________________ 

 Name ________________

Period________________

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