Volcano Activities with Nonfiction Passage, Worksheets & More - Print & Digital

Learning about volcanoes can be fun and engaging (and easy to plan for you)! Students will build background knowledge with a nonfiction text, answer comprehension questions, learn important volcano terminology, and more! This resource also includes a craftivity for students to show what they have learned about volcanoes.

What's Included?

• KWL chart
• nonfiction text
• comprehension questions (with answer key)
• vocabulary cards
• vocabulary matching worksheet (with answer key)
• volcano labeling page (with answer key)
• Ring of Fire mini-book
• volcano craftivity (with step-by-step directions)
• vocabulary posters
• parts of a volcano poster
• volcanoes fast facts poster
• volcano model (with step-by-step directions and example photos)
• digital version

Teaching with Technology? This unit also includes a digital version of all student pages. The Google Slides digital version is formatted with text boxes and movable pieces so it is ready to assign to your students!

Teacher Review: "We had so much fun studying volcanoes and this was a great addition to our resources."

Short on Time? This mini-unit is ready to print and go! You can easily pick and choose what pages to use with your students to meet your science standards.

What is all Covered? The unit is packed with information about volcanoes including: the three classifications (active, dormant, and extinct), the four types of volcanoes (cinder cone, composite, shield, and lava dome), the Ring of Fire, and important terminology such as geyser, ash, and pumice.

Check out the preview above to see exactly what is included in this mini-unit!