Materials for the lesson

Clay or doe, plastic bottle or glass jar, baking soda, dishwashing liquid, vinegar, hot water, coloring

Layout of classroom

Teacher has already asked the students to bring the above-mentioned materials. He has moved his/her class in the Science Laboratory where there is internet access.

Phase 1

Students first watch one of the two experiments on ‘volcanic explosion’ simulation. They then try to create their own volcanoes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aOd4cc9Mww

or

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGnHQkiyoys

Students “observe” the fact of change in nature caused by lava and volcanic ash. Teacher initiates discussion on volcanoes’ role in human activities.

Students may watch the short film “One Day in Pompeii”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY_3ggKg0Bc

or “The Santorini Volcano Eruption’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUleWWyPK10

Phase 2

Students are reminded of the procedures in case of emergency evacuation of the school. They are asked to form ‘groups of experts’, study the school building and identify possible problems in the procedure. They are asked to come up with suggestions relevant to security in and around the school buildings and possibly the surrounding buildings.

Students can seek further information in the website of the Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization

http://kids.oasp.gr/kids_main/kids.html

Phase   3

Teacher asks students to relate volcanic and earthquake activity as they relate to human presence and well-being. She/he assists them in identifying earthquake prone areas in Greece, the Mediterranean and the world. She/he asks them to spot active volcanoes around the world.