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Which subject	Geography
What topic	Volcano
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 8
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Volcanoes

Subject

Geography

Grade/Age Group

Year 8

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

Objectives

• Understand the formation and structure of volcanoes.
• Identify different types of volcanoes and their characteristics.
• Explain the process of volcanic eruptions and their impacts on the environment and human activities.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector and screen (for video presentation)
• Maps of volcanic regions
• Handouts with key information and activities
• A short video clip about volcanic eruptions

National Curriculum Link

This lesson aligns with the National Curriculum for Geography, focusing on physical geography, including tectonic processes and hazards associated with volcanoes.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 mins	Briefly introduce the topic of volcanoes, asking students what they know. Use a world map to show major volcano locations.
2	Types of Volcanoes	10 mins	Present different types of volcanoes (shield, stratovolcano, cinder cone) using diagrams. Discuss the characteristics and examples of each type.
3	Volcanic Eruptions	5 mins	Show a short video clip of a volcanic eruption. Discuss what happens during an eruption and the terminology used (e.g., magma, lava, ash).
4	Impact of Volcanoes	5 mins	Group students to brainstorm and write down the impacts of volcanic eruptions on the environment and human settlements. Share ideas on the board.
5	Summary and Homework Assignment	5 mins	Summarize the lesson content. Assign homework: Students will write a brief report on a specific volcano of their choice, not to be presented in class. Ensure to collect homework sheets.

Homework

Each student is to complete a brief report on a specific volcano, discussing its formation, type, recent eruptions, and impact. Reports will be collected at the beginning of the next lesson without presentations.

Lesson script