Section outline

  • EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING...volcanoes, including their formation, types, and eruption mechanisms through experimenting, modelling and researching so we can understand the makeup of the earth's geosphere
    • We are EXPLORING...the impact of volcanic eruptions on the environment and the necessary safety measures needed to use them as a recreational space.

    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Explain the story of Ngātoroirangi to demonstrate an understanding of the Māori's view of how the volcanic field formed between Tongariro + Whakkaari
    • Identify and describe the layers of the earth's crust to explain how volcanic eruptions occur 
    • Keywords: volcano/puia, vent, conduit, magma chamber, crater, magma, lava, inner + outer core, mantle, crust 

    Hei Mahi / Activities:

    1. Literacy: "Baskets of Fire" story about Ngātoroirangi (Google Classroom)
    2. Hands on: Create a paper model of volcano/puia
    3. Practicals: Demo of an eruption with a pot of water (observations), exploring volcanic eruptions + crust formation with baking soda + vinegar

    Mahi Kāinga / Homework:

    Structure of a Volcano - in Google Classroom

    Graph of lava flow

    Te Uruuru Whenua o Ngātoroirangi