Science
Volcanoes & Earthquakes
Conceptual
5–7 yrs
What Is a Volcano
什么是火山
Description
Know what a volcano is: an opening in Earth's surface where hot melted rock (lava) comes out
Mastery Evidence
- Describe a volcano as a place where hot material comes out of the Earth
- Explain that lava is rock so hot it has melted
- Point to a volcano in a picture and describe what is happening
Assessment Prompt
If your child sees a picture of a volcano erupting, can they explain that it's an opening in the ground where very hot melted rock comes out?
Prerequisites 0
No prerequisites (entry-level topic)
