Summary
Dr. Binocs explains how melted rock builds up underground and bursts out when a volcano erupts. A high-interest look at fast Earth changes.
Viewer safety
All ages
Shows animated erupting volcanoes — calm and age-appropriate; preview if your class is sensitive to natural disasters.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Discussion
Dr.
- What is the melted rock inside a volcano called?
- What is that same melted rock called once it reaches the surface?
- Is a volcanic eruption a fast or slow Earth change?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: volcano, magma, lava, eruption.
Try it: Label a volcano diagram with magma, lava, and the crater.