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Inside a volcano

Topics Year 4/5
This unit is part of Earth Matters - NEW LOOK Volcanoes - NEW LOOK

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Objectives

Geography

  • Describe and understand key aspects of volcanoes.

Art

  • Create volcanic artwork, inspired by the work of artist Margaret Godfrey.

Enquiry question
How can we show what a volcano is like using art?

Outcomes
Children will:

  • Understand the structure of a volcano through creation of layered artwork, using a labelled cross section as a guide.
  • Recreate artwork in the style of Margaret Godfrey.

You Will Also Need

Plain white tile or thick, white card
Tissue paper in various colours
PVA glue
Black felt tip pen/permanent marker/paint

Weblinks
Photographs of Mount Etna erupting from BBC News or use images of any recent volcanic eruption.

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