How to Make a Volcano for Kids
Lesson & Activity

Below you’ll find a free lesson from Earth Science Explored Elementary + a printable we’ve created to help your student learn all about volcanic eruptions! After watching the video together as a family, download the volcano activity printable to give your student a hands-on opportunity to learn more about volcanic eruptions.

Blow Your Top!

The movement of the earth’s tectonic plates causes some of the world’s most destructive disasters. In this lesson, we’ll be taking a look at volcanoes. We’ll explore how the movements of the plates cause lava to spew from the earth, throwing with it rocks, ash, and gases.  

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