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JOSEPH P. MANNING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Volcanos

VOLCANOES

Questions beneath our feet.

Studying volcanoes is a way to explore changes on Earth and practise asking scientific questions.

TRY TOGETHER AT HOME

A small investigation

Draw a mountain and write three questions about how it formed. Look for answers together in a library book.

Think like a scientist

  • Describe what you notice.
  • Ask a question and make a prediction.
  • Explain what you discovered, using your observations.

Adapt the activity to your child’s age and interests. Ask the classroom teacher how it connects with current learning.

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