Name: ______Date: ______Period: ______Science X Volcano Project

YOUR TASK: Each person will choose to work by themselves, or with a partner. At the bottom of this page is a list of the world’s most famous volcanoes. It is your job to bring people important information about the volcano of your choice. You must advertise the exciting and interesting parts of your volcano as well as warn people about the potentially life-threatening characteristics of your volcano. You will put together your research and information in a format that is engaging and exciting to your audience.

Volcano List:

Mount Vesuvius Krakatoa Mount Tambora Barcena Mount Saint Helens Mount Pinatubo Mount Merapi Colima Mount Etna Kilauea Mount Stromboli Popocatepetl Mauna Loa Mount Pelee Mount Fuji Yellowstone Questions for researching: Your presentation must include… - What type is your volcano? - When was the most recent eruption? - Where is it located? V How bad was it? V Please include a map. - Is your volcano currently dangerous? - Why is your volcano famous? V Explain why, or why not. - When was the worst eruption it’s ever had? - If your volcano were to erupt tomorrow… V How bad was it? V What should people do? V Did anyone die? V Where should people go? V How many were injured? V What would the experience be like? V What did the surrounding area look like? V When is your volcano predicted to erupt next?

Volcano Project Page 1 Fry 2017 Name: ______Date: ______Period: ______Presentation suggestions: - Prezi - Brochure - News Broadcast - Commercial - Song - Radio Show - Powerpoint - Magazine article - Talk show - Poster - Facebook page - iMovie

This project is due : ______Notes: ______

Volcano Project Page 2 Fry 2017