Lesson Planning
Inside a volcano
Topics Year 4/5
This unit is part of
Earth Matters - NEW LOOK Volcanoes - NEW LOOK
Objectives
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.
Provided Resources
You Will Also Need
Plain white tile or thick, white card
Tissue paper in various colours
PVA glue
Black felt tip pen/permanent marker/paint
Weblinks
Photographs of Mount Etna erupting from BBC News or use images of any recent volcanic eruption.