Description
It’s a Volcano Challenge! Build a model that will be tested by creating a lava flow! It’s a great culminating activity to use with your students after a study of landforms, volcanoes, or the US state of Hawai’i. You will love the budget feature and detailed teacher's guide!
What is the challenge?
- Students will build and test a volcano model.
- They will be choosing the materials they think they will need and use a budget to "purchase" those items.
- A 'lava flow' is created with a chemical reaction to test the volcano model.
- Students will love demonstrating their volcanoes!
What is your prep?
Supplies needed in addition to this package include cardboard tubes – toilet tissue size, small cup or container 1 to 3 ounces, construction paper, masking tape, foil, tissue paper, vinegar, baking soda, measuring spoons, sturdy paper plates, baskets or bins for “shopping carts”, and fake money (optional).
The package specifically contains:
- Teacher Background
- 5 pages of Teacher Directions
- Set of Criteria cards for students in color and black/white
- Full-page version of criteria for students in color and black/white
- Student Shopping List
- Lab Sheet with sample answers
- 3 pages of Photos
- Scoring rubric
- Terms of Use
- All forms are provided in an editable format! Powerpoint is required to edit.
➡️NOTE: This challenge includes a Budget Feature! Students will have a budget and you can opt to use pretend money for them to purchase materials. This adds to the challenge of this activity! (This is optional.)
Note: This challenge is available in money-saving bundles!
➡️ Click here to save 20% on Volcanoes Read and Build
➡️ Click here to save 20% on Volcanoes Escape Room
➡️ Click here to save 20% on Volcanoes Reading and Escape Room Bundle
➡️Here are two perfect companions to this resource!
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STEM Quick Challenge Design a Volcano Engaging Budget Problem-Solving Activity
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Description
It’s a Volcano Challenge! Build a model that will be tested by creating a lava flow! It’s a great culminating activity to use with your students after a study of landforms, volcanoes, or the US state of Hawai’i. You will love the budget feature and detailed teacher's guide!
What is the challenge?
- Students will build and test a volcano model.
- They will be choosing the materials they think they will need and use a budget to "purchase" those items.
- A 'lava flow' is created with a chemical reaction to test the volcano model.
- Students will love demonstrating their volcanoes!
What is your prep?
Supplies needed in addition to this package include cardboard tubes – toilet tissue size, small cup or container 1 to 3 ounces, construction paper, masking tape, foil, tissue paper, vinegar, baking soda, measuring spoons, sturdy paper plates, baskets or bins for “shopping carts”, and fake money (optional).
The package specifically contains:
- Teacher Background
- 5 pages of Teacher Directions
- Set of Criteria cards for students in color and black/white
- Full-page version of criteria for students in color and black/white
- Student Shopping List
- Lab Sheet with sample answers
- 3 pages of Photos
- Scoring rubric
- Terms of Use
- All forms are provided in an editable format! Powerpoint is required to edit.
➡️NOTE: This challenge includes a Budget Feature! Students will have a budget and you can opt to use pretend money for them to purchase materials. This adds to the challenge of this activity! (This is optional.)
Note: This challenge is available in money-saving bundles!
➡️ Click here to save 20% on Volcanoes Read and Build
➡️ Click here to save 20% on Volcanoes Escape Room
➡️ Click here to save 20% on Volcanoes Reading and Escape Room Bundle
➡️Here are two perfect companions to this resource!
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Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies, and product launches:
Click here to follow my store. It’s that easy to receive email updates about Teachers Are Terrific!
Thank you so much,
Teachers Really are Terrific!







