Content :

Volcanoes and the Interior of the Earth [Gr.9]

 Active and inactive volcanoes [Gr.9]
 Different types of volcanoes [Gr.9]
 What happens when volcanoes erupt [Gr.9]
 Energy form volcanoes [Gr.9]
 How volcanoes provide information about the interior of the Earth. [Gr.9]
 demonstrates understanding of the interior of the Earth using information from volcanoes

Performance Standards :

 makes informed decisions based on identified permanent danger zones around active volcanoes
 shows emergency preparedness before, during and after a volcanic eruption
 includes following advisories regarding alert levels and calls for evacuation given by responsible government agencies

Learning Competencies :

 identifies the volcanoes in the community (or in the region)
 differentiates between active and inactive volcanoes
 describes the different types of volcanoes
 using models or illustrations, explains what happens when volcanoes erupt
 using diagrams, illustrates how energy from volcanoes may be tapped for human use
 explains how volcanoes provide information about the interior of the Earth