I preloaded the Essential Standard goals onto the map before I presented it to my 2nd grade class. We spent about 20 minutes making observations and I was the recorder for the students. They loved watching their words being summarized and appearing in type on the projector screen. I used this exercise to stimulate art discussion/critique. It also led to what does "Perspective" really mean; how depth is depicted on the artwork; and also from the perspective or thoughts of the artist; and how the viewer interpreted.
• Students will compare and contrast types of volcanoes and the different forces within the earth. • Students will explore human responses to natural forces while viewing the work of art. • Students will incorporate their knowledge of volcanoes to create a sculpture while using proper vocabulary and sculpting techniques. • Students will informally assess their product through a reflection and formally assess their work through the use of a rubric.
Essential Question: How do different types of volcanoes vary in appearance and eruptions?
Abstract: Students will discuss misconceptions about volcanoes, explore the types of volcanoes and eruptions, and decide what impact volcanoes have on the environment by working in collaborative groups and sculpting their own volcanoes.
