The third graders at Dogwood Elementary had a blast erupting the volcanoes that they made by themselves out of clay. Everyone made a hypothesis on how their volcano would erupt.
“I had a shield volcano and I thought it was going to explode,” third grader Maddox Nguyen said, “but it only leaked.”
The project was a great learning experience. Students not only learned about volcanoes, but also about scientific reasoning. “This project wasn’t just for the kids to have fun, they got to learn something new as well,” third grade teacher Mrs. Emily Mashour said. “I wanted them to learn about natural hazards because that was our standard for this unit.”
The students were not just supposed to learn about natural hazards; they were supposed to find ways to prevent them from hurting humans. “They were supposed to design ways to limit the human impact of a volcano,” third grade teacher Susan Berry said.
Students erupted their volcanoes by using specific ingredients: vinegar, food dye, and baking soda.
This project gave students a grasp about volcanoes and what they can do. “I didn’t know much, but I learned a lot,” third grader Nolan Pratt said.
Overall, this project was pleasurable for both students and teachers. “It was fun doing it, and I wish we could do it again,” third grader Bramlett Mcgonagill said.