I.

Objectives

A. Cognitive:
Describe how a volcano is formed.
B. Psychomotor:
Simulate a volcanic eruption.
C. Affective:
Realize the outburst of anger can change ones face value, just as volcanic eruption
can change the face of the earth.

II. Subject Matter: Volcano

References: Science and Health 6, Natividad Alegre del Predo pages 311 – 313
Science for young minds 6, Flordeliza R. Mayari pages 202- 203
Materials: Charts, dry ammonium dichromate, denatured alcohol, strip of paper,
miniature volcano, video clip, jigsaw puzzle, television, DVD player
III. Procedure:

Teacher’s Activity Pupil’s Activity

A. Preparation:

Prayer
Greetings
Checking of attendance

B. Review:

In our previous lessons you learned about

earthquake, its effect on our environment and
what are the precautionary measures to do
before, during and after an earthquake, isn’t it?

Now can you tell us again what an earthquake

is? What is an earthquake?
Earthquake refers to the shaking or trembling
on the earth.
Very good!
How does an earthquake affect the
environment?
Earthquake affects the environment by
destroying some properties.
Very good!

C. Motivation:

The teacher will teach the Volcano Song

Volcano Song
Volcanoes are like fireworks
Gasses bubble to the surface
Magma goes up-up-up
And might shoot across the sky-y-y

Magma squeezes up the pipe

Out a side or top the vent
The crater fills up-up-up
Then the lava flows down-own-own
The students will sing the song
Before we discuss our new lesson, you will be
having a game first.
(The teacher will group the pupils.)

Make a short cheer that I can be recognize your

group.
The group who first solve the puzzle will shout
their cheer and will recognize as the winner.
Game proper
Let’s give yourself a round of applause for a
job well done.

D. Presentation:

Take a look at the picture

What can you see?
We can see a volcano.
Very good!

A volcano is a cone- shaped mountain that has

an opening called crater.
Have you seen a volcano?
What is the nearest volcano in our place?
The nearest volcano in our place is Mt.
Pinatubo
Now you are going to watch a short video clip
of a volcano.
(Show a video clip of a volcano)
What can you say about the video?
The video is about a volcano.
Have you ever wondered how a volcano is
formed?
Yes teacher.
Let’s find out!

(The teacher will show picture)

Underneath the earth’s surface the molten or

melted rocks called magma accumulates.
Magma is a molten rock material within the
earth from which igneous rock results by
cooling

Everybody read what magma is.

Magma is a molten rock material within the
earth from which igneous rock results by
cooling
This magma rises close to the surface, because
of the heat and pressure.

How does magma came out of the volcano?

The heat and pressure make the magma rise to
the surface
Very Good!

Magma finds crack or fissure. It grows longer

and wider as the smoke comes out.

(The teacher will show picture)

The molten rock reaches the surface and lava

flows out.

Lava is a molten rock expelled by a volcano

during eruption.

Everybody read what lava is.

Lava is a molten rock expelled by a volcano
during eruption.
The lava and other materials accumulate, cool,
and solidify.

(the teacher will show picture)

A continues deposit of lava builds up the cone.

A volcanic mountain or hill is formed when it
rises above the plain which becomes a volcano.

We will have an activity, we will simulate the

eruption of a volcano using a chemical called
ammonium dichromate but before we start let
us discuss first the precautionary measures in
handling chemicals

The teacher will post the charts of the

precautionary measures in handling of
chemical and let the student read the charts.
 Precautionary Measures in Handling
Chemicals

1. Label the bottle or container properly.

2. Store chemicals out of reach of
children.
3. Use rubber gloves in handling corrosive
chemicals.
4. Use face mask when using chemicals.
5. Do not smell and taste chemicals
unknown to you.
6. Do not place combustible materials
near fire.
Now let’s do it. Read the procedures and watch
me, afterwards you will perform them.
Procedure:
a. Fill the mini-volcano with dry
ammonium dichromate
b. Insert a strip of paper moistened with
denatured alcohol.
c. Ignite the tip of the paper.

E. Generalization:

How are volcanoes formed?

Volcanoes are formed when magma reaches
the surface. At the surface it erupts to form
lava flows and ash deposit.
F. Application:

How do you relate volcanic eruption to one’s

emotion?
An angry man is like a volcano
Very good! Is it good to display outburst of
anger and why?
No teacher, because we gain enemies instead
of friends.
Yes. Let’s control our emotions and don’t
show a sudden outburst of emotions so that we
will have a happy and peaceful life.
IV. Evaluation:

Group the class into six groups:

Direction: Simulate the Volcanic eruption. Read and perform the procedure carefully. Then
answer the observation and inferences in activity sheet.

Material:
Mini Volcano, Ammonium Dichromate, wick, matches

Procedure:
1. Place two match head in the mini-volcano, and then fill it with dry ammonium
dichromate granules. Imbed two more match heads about 1 centimeter below the surface.
2. Insert the wick at the crater of the volcano
3. Burn the wick

Criteria:

Group no. Content Organization Mechanics Neatness Score

(40%) (30%) (20%) (10%)
1
2
3
4
5
6

V. Assignment:

A. Enumerate the beneficial and harmful effects of volcanic eruptions.

B. What is the difference of weather, season and climate?

Reference: Science and Health 6, Natividad Alegre Del Predo