Supervolcano - KS3 Geography's TOP TEN - Lesson 3

LESSON COVERS:
Exploring what a super volcano is, how they are formed and how they are different to other volcanoes, and the potential extent of the effects of a super eruption (local vs. global)

LESSON INVOLVES:
Exploring the definition of a super volcano, using a video to introduce the concept and look at how they are formed. Developing map skills and data skills through comparing eruption size to regular eruptions. This task has a support graph for students to use. Using a video to introduce the idea of local and global effects, using notes taken from these videos to add information to maps of the world or North America - depending on ability.

RESOURCES:
Support graph template is available to complete or simply use as a guide for students to create their own. The two types of maps are in the same file on different slides - print as required.

NOTES:
The link the video is embedded, put the slides into slide show mode and then click on the video screen grab.

Please review with any feedback or if you spot any weevils in the lesson :-)