A Web Quest by: Lisa Harry

Volcanoes have fascinated people for thousands of years, as much from a religious aspect as a scientific one. Come with me as we explore volcanoes. Take a field trip, view volcanoes in action, and learn what a volcanologist actually does on the job, and see if you might like to become a volcanologist in the future.

Complete all seven tasks. Handwrite your report with the information gathered from the tasks below.

Task 1: Welcome to the Tramline Volcano Field Trip. Describe two stops on your tour that you liked best (1-2 sentences will do).

Task 2: List the four types of volcanoes and give examples.

Task 3: How many active volcanoes are in existence? How many lives have been lost in the last 500 years? What did ancient people attribute volcano eruptions to?

Task 4: Check out the numerous pictures in the slide show. How many do you recognize from science class? Describe two of your favorite pics from the slide show.

Task 5: Take a hike! When you get here pick one of the volcanoes of the world and write a paragraph (5-7 sentences) about it.

Task 6: Would you want to be a volcanologist? List five reasons why you would or would no want a career in volcanology.

Task 7: Take a quiz. List your score.