Upper Key Stage 2 Earth Matters - NEW LOOK

Volcanoes - NEW LOOK

Geography

• To know about and name the layers of the Earth.
• To begin to understand how volcanoes are formed and why they erupt.

Enquiry question
What makes volcanoes erupt?

Outcomes
Children will:

• Identify and name the layers of the Earth.
• Understand how tectonic plates work.
• Explain the link between plate tectonics and the formation of volcanoes.

Geography

• Describe and understand key aspects of volcanoes.
• Use maps and atlases to locate countries.

Enquiry question
Where are volcanoes located around the world?

Outcomes
Children will:

• Understand where volcanoes are located in the world.
• Recognise the different traits of volcanoes, including extinct and active volcanoes.

Geography

• Describe and understand key aspects of volcanoes.

Art

• Create volcanic artwork, inspired by the work of artist Margaret Godfrey.

Enquiry question
How can we show what a volcano is like using art?

Outcomes
Children will:

• Understand the structure of a volcano through creation of layered artwork, using a labelled cross section as a guide.
• Recreate artwork in the style of Margaret Godfrey.

Geography

• Describe and understand key aspects of volcanoes including the build up to an eruption and the eruption itself.

Music

• Use music and dance to enact the build up to the eruption and the eruption itself.

Enquiry question
How can we use dance, music and words to describe a volcanic eruption?

Outcomes
Children will:

• Identify the different stages of a volcanic eruption.
• Imagine what a volcanic eruption would be like and represent it through dance, music and words.