Activity Title: Build and Erupt Your Own Volcano
Model
Group Leader: Chloey Araullo. Grade and Section: 9-St. Ignatius of Loyola
Group members: Andre Val Retuya
Niña Sayson
Precious Unabia
Terrence Cahoy
Objective
By the end of this activity, students will be able to:
a) Understand the structure of a volcano.
b) Simulate a volcanic eruption and describe the processes involved.
c) Explain the types of volcanic eruptions and relate them to the model created.
Materials Needed:
• Illustration board
• Tape
• Glue gun
• Bottle
• Newspaper
• Cornstarch
• Vinegar
• Baking soda
Procedure:
Part 1: Building the Volcano Model
(Enumerate below on how did you build your volcano model.)
We first build the base which was an illustration board and a bottle. Then we place
some papers beside the bottle to give its structure and then we top it with some
newspaper covered in cornstarch. Using cornstarch makes the paper strong and firm.
After drying, we painted it using acrylic paint and designed it with some foam and
artificial leaves to make it realistic.
Part 2: Simulating the Eruption
(Enumerate below on how you simulated the eruption of you volcano model.)
To simulate the eruption of a volcano model, start by constructing the volcano
using an illustration board as the base. Shape the structure with crumpled
newspaper and secure it with tape around an empty bottle placed in the center,
which will serve as the crater. Cover the volcano with layers of paper glued
together using a mixture of cornstarch and water. Once dry, paint it to resemble a
real volcano. Inside the bottle, add many amount of baking soda. Finally, pour
vinegar into the bottle and watch as the reaction causes bubbles and foam to
overflow, creating a natural-looking eruption.
Guide Questions:
1. What did you observe during the eruption?
At first, we observe that the bubbles are only forming and not oozing out the
model and it's because the baking soda that we put was only a little bit. But once
we tried it again, the eruption is visible and bubbles are forming quickly and foam
overflowing from the volcano.
2. What caused the reaction in your volcano model?
The reaction happened because baking soda and vinegar combined. This created
gas bubbles that caused the liquid to foam and overflow, simulating a volcanic
eruption.
3. How does this model represent real-life volcanic eruptions?
Our volcano model simulates actual volcanic eruptions by demonstrating how
pressure may build up and result in an explosion. Similar to our model's foam,
gases and magma build up underneath in actual volcanoes and erupt when the
pressure becomes too much.
4. Identify the parts of your model that correspond to actual volcanic structures
(e.g., crater, magma chamber, vent).
(Insert photo of your model with parts and labels.)
5. What type of eruption does your model simulate (e.g., explosive, effusive)?
Explain your answer.
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Reflection
Write a short paragraph (300 words minimum) reflecting on the following:
1. The importance of understanding volcanic structures and eruptions.
2. The potential impact of volcanic eruptions on human lives and the
environment.
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Documentary
(Insert lab and behind the scene photos during the activity)