The document is a lesson plan for a 6th grade earth science class on volcanology. The lesson focuses on volcanoes in Washington state, including Mt. Rainier. As part of their study, students will be split into teams to research different aspects of volcanoes. They will then write a letter to the Governor of Washington convincing her that Mt. Rainier is active and people nearby should evacuate, citing what they've learned about volcanoes and Mt. St. Helens' eruption. The lesson will cover volcano types, lava types, eruptions, and hazards specific to Mt. Rainier.
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1. Chimacum Middle School 6th Grade Earth Science Created by Mr. 赫看稼噛叩鉛艶噛 An Introduction to Volcanology
2. Our Focus Created by Mr. 赫看稼噛叩鉛艶噛 WA Science Standards 6-8 ES3D Earth has been shaped by many natural catastrophes, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, glaciers, floods, storms, tsunami, and the impacts of asteroids.
3. Your Mission You have been studying Mt. Rainier and you have to convince Governor Christine Gregoire that it is indeed active. You need to write a letter to the Governor of Washington State to persuade her to get people near Mt. Rainier to be ready to evacuate. describe how volcanoes work * use what you know about Mt. Saint Helens * describe Mt. Rainier and why it is considered active * make your letter convincing Created by Mr. 赫看稼噛叩鉛艶噛
4. Each Team Member One person will become expert on volcano types. One person on lava types One person on the different eruptions. One person on Mt Rainier mud flows. One person on other Mt Rainier hazards. One person on Mt Saint Helens. Created by Mr. 赫看稼噛叩鉛艶噛
8. Mt. Hood is also Active! Created by Mr. 赫看稼噛叩鉛艶噛
9. Types of Volcanoes You can describe the three major types of volcanoes (there are more) Shield Cinder Cone Composite or Strato Cone Created by Mr. 赫看稼噛叩鉛艶噛
19. In Conclusion You will have time to research volcanoes and especially Mt. Rainier and Mt. Saint Helens. Then you will compose your letter to the Governor. Created by Mr. 赫看稼噛叩鉛艶噛
20. Bibliography Volcano World (started in 1995). University of North Dakota. < http://volcano.und.edu/ > How Volcanoes Work (4/8/02). NASAs Project ALERT. < http://www.geology.sdsu.edu/how_volcanoes_work/ > Volcanoes (9/28/00). Exploring The Environment. < http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/volcanoes/vtypesvolcan1.html > Volcano Hazards Program (9/4/02). USGS. < http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/Products/Pglossary/pahoehoe.html > Mt. Rainier (1994). USGS/Cascades Volcano Observatory. < http://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/Volcanoes/Rainier/Lahars/Historical/framework.html > Created by Mr. 赫看稼噛叩鉛艶噛