Term 1 Week 6

Kia ora Yr 9, 

This week we will continuing with how volcanoes are formed - specifically, why we see  different shapes and types  of volcanoes. We will then observe what volcanoes produce and compare the different volcanoes we have in Aotearoa. 

Plan for the week is as follows: 

Monday: Viscosity experiment to understand different volcanic flows and shapes. 

Wednesday: Rock cycle intro 

Thursday/Friday:  Types of volcanoes in NZ 

FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

• We are FOCUSING on defining the different types of volcanoes here in Aotearoa and describing how these are formed
• We are FOCUSING on developing an understanding of how volcanoes erupt  by explaining volcanoes viscosity and silica content 
• We are FOCUSING on comparing the different shapes of volcanoes and discussing the different types of volcanoes we have here in Aotearoa

Success Criteria: I can/have..

• Define what magma is 

• Describe the properties of magma, using appropriate words such as viscosity and pressure, and concepts such as the expansion of gases.

• Understand and explain why volcanoes erupt differently and how these contribute to the different shapes

• Compare the different volcanoes within Aotearoa and explain why they are different shapes