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Volcano Engineering STEM Activities
Volcano Engineering STEM Activities
Volcano Engineering STEM Activities
Volcano Engineering STEM Activities
Volcano Engineering STEM Activities
Volcano Engineering STEM Activities
Volcano Engineering STEM Activities
Volcano Engineering STEM Activities
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"Great resource. I used this in my online lessons. They were useful for whole class and 1 to1 instruction. "
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Integrate STEM in your classroom with Volcano STEM challenges!

Students learn the basics of volcanoes and eruptions using 2 separate Science experiments.

In the Volcano Investigation, students predict which two substances, when mixed together, will create the largest explosion. In the Volcano Engineering STEM Challenge, students try to build a barrier to stop the flow of 'lava'.

Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, there is time for reflection on what worked and what didn't.

A writing extension is included for students to write more volcano facts and tell a story about volcanos.

Aligns with NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards).

Includes:

  • Teacher Instructions (with photos)
  • Volcano Engineering STEM Activity
  • Volcano Investigation STEM Activity
  • Volcano Reading Passage and questions
  • STEM Journal
  • Student Instructions
  • Student Planning and Reflection Pages
  • Writing Extension
  • NGSS Standards
  • TpT Digital Version for Distance Learning with Google Classroom

Digital Activity:

To use Easel for Distance Learning, select "Open in Easel" on this listing. Works with computers, laptops, chromebooks, ipads, and tablets.

Materials List:

  • Baking Soda
  • 7 Up or Sprite
  • Food Coloring
  • Vinegar
  • Mentos
  • Mints
  • Plastic Cups
  • Measuring cups
  • Play Doh
  • Popsicle Sticks
  • Small toy house (or small object to represent house)
  • Foil Pan (for easier clean-up)
  • Masking Tape

CHECK OUT OUR BLOG

Be sure to check out our blog, The Carly and Adam Blog, for teaching tips and discussion.

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Volcano Engineering STEM Activities

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1st - 5th
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What others say

"Great resource. I used this in my online lessons. They were useful for whole class and 1 to1 instruction. "
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Angelica R.

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Description

Integrate STEM in your classroom with Volcano STEM challenges!

Students learn the basics of volcanoes and eruptions using 2 separate Science experiments.

In the Volcano Investigation, students predict which two substances, when mixed together, will create the largest explosion. In the Volcano Engineering STEM Challenge, students try to build a barrier to stop the flow of 'lava'.

Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, there is time for reflection on what worked and what didn't.

A writing extension is included for students to write more volcano facts and tell a story about volcanos.

Aligns with NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards).

Includes:

  • Teacher Instructions (with photos)
  • Volcano Engineering STEM Activity
  • Volcano Investigation STEM Activity
  • Volcano Reading Passage and questions
  • STEM Journal
  • Student Instructions
  • Student Planning and Reflection Pages
  • Writing Extension
  • NGSS Standards
  • TpT Digital Version for Distance Learning with Google Classroom

Digital Activity:

To use Easel for Distance Learning, select "Open in Easel" on this listing. Works with computers, laptops, chromebooks, ipads, and tablets.

Materials List:

  • Baking Soda
  • 7 Up or Sprite
  • Food Coloring
  • Vinegar
  • Mentos
  • Mints
  • Plastic Cups
  • Measuring cups
  • Play Doh
  • Popsicle Sticks
  • Small toy house (or small object to represent house)
  • Foil Pan (for easier clean-up)
  • Masking Tape

CHECK OUT OUR BLOG

Be sure to check out our blog, The Carly and Adam Blog, for teaching tips and discussion.

FOLLOW OUR STORE!

Carly and Adam

Copyright ©Carly and Adam. All rights reserved by Carly and Adam. This product is to be used by the purchaser only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. This product may not be sold, distributed, or displayed digitally (in part or in whole) for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

Report this resource to TPT
Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

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Great resource
Rated 5 out of 5
November 2, 2025
Met expectations
Great value
Standards-aligned
Great resource. I used this in my online lessons. They were useful for whole class and 1 to1 instruction.
Angelica R.
598 reviews • Texas
Grades taught: 4th, 5th
so engaging
Rated 5 out of 5
October 26, 2025
Met expectations
Great value
Standards-aligned
This resource was so much fun. It was a great way to engage my students in this concept.
Kristen G.
4,379 reviews • Minnesota
Grades taught: 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Student populations: Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties, Mild to severe disabilities
Fun resource
Rated 5 out of 5
August 21, 2025
Met expectations
Great value
Standards-aligned
I used this with my 3rd and 4th graders after learning about volcanoes.
Natalie M.
335 reviews • Washington
Grades taught: 3rd, 4th
Great Resource!
Rated 5 out of 5
August 4, 2025
This was a great addition to our end of year alphabet countdown (V-Volcano Day).
554 reviews • Illinois
Grades taught: 3rd
Rated 5 out of 5
April 11, 2025
My students loved this hands on activity!! 10;/10!!
Katie B.
176 reviews
Grades taught: 4th
Student populations: Learning difficulties
Rated 5 out of 5
March 23, 2025
This activity was a huge hit with my students! They were fully engaged from start to finish, and it made learning both fun and meaningful. The instructions were clear, the design was visually appealing, and the content was perfectly aligned with our learning objectives. I especially appreciated how interactive it was—my students were actively participating and excited to complete each part. Thank you for such a fantastic resource! I will definitely be using this again in the future!
Brandy D.
272 reviews
Grades taught: 2nd
Student populations: Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties
Rated 4 out of 5
July 7, 2024
My students loved comparing and contrasting the experiments and I loved the writing extension so my students to could write more volcano facts.
Stephanie B.
154 reviews
Grades taught: 1st
Rated 5 out of 5
February 17, 2024
My students loved this STEM activity! It went well with our unit on rocks and minerals. Thanks!
Sallie A.
536 reviews
Grades taught: 4th

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NGSSK-2-ETS1-2
Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.
NGSSK-2-ETS1-3
Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each performs.
NGSSK-2-ETS1-1
Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.
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