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Use the slideshow, teacher resources, and student worksheets in this science mini-lesson to give students a general overview of lava and volcanos. This mini-lesson can be taught as part of 1 or 2 45-minute class periods. The activities and exercises can be completed in class or given as take-home assignments. The lesson content is accessible and approachable for both science teachers and generalists, and includes background material for brush-up or pre-lecture preparation.

Lava
Volcano
Volcano

Use this mini-lesson to introduce students to the concepts of "hot spots" and to discuss the different kinds of lava that flow from active volcanos. 

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Eyewitness: Volcano & Earthquake

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Discover the power of volcanoes and earthquakes, from hot spots to tsunamis, in this visually-stunning guide.

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