Lesson Planning
The Human Geography of Volcanic Regions
Topics Year 2/3
This unit is part of
Modern Europe - NEW LOOK Italy - NEW LOOK
Objectives
Geography
- To describe some key geographical features of a volcano and its surrounding area.
- To identify reasons for and against living near a volcano.
English
- To articulate and justify answers, arguments and opinions by participating in a debate about whether to live by a volcano.
Enquiry question
Why do people live near volcanoes?
Outcomes
Children will:
- Describe some of the ways in which the people of Pompeii tried to escape after Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 CE.
- Research one of the world’s active volcanos and record some facts about it.
- List arguments for and against living near a volcano and take part in a debate about this issue.
Provided Resources
You Will Also Need
Access to the internet
Information books about volcanoes (optional)
Weblinks
This TED-Ed video follows some citizens of Pompeii as they attempt to survive the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE.
Some information, diagrams and videos about volcanoes from 3D Geography.
An interactive map showing the location of some of the world’s volcanoes.
NB: Check suitability of videos for your class.