Volcano Quest Slides
A visual presentation for the 'Ring of Fire Detectives' lesson, guiding students through the 5E phases with hooks, instructions for the mapping mission, and research prompts for the final CER investigation.
Research Power Anchor Chart
A visually engaging anchor chart for 4th graders outlining the 5-step scientific research process. It includes specific detective-themed research prompts focused on investigating local volcanic risks to support CER writing.
CER Model Poster
A visual poster for 4th graders explaining the CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) framework using a relatable non-volcano example (rain). It provides a clear, color-coded breakdown of each component to model scientific argumentation.
Volcano Plotting Chart
A student mapping activity where they plot volcano coordinates on a global grid to discover the 'Ring of Fire' pattern. Includes roles for Navigator and Mapper and reflection questions.
Iowa Volcano Report
A CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) scientific writing worksheet for students to argue whether a volcano can appear in Iowa based on their mapping data and research. Includes a word bank and sentence starters.
Volcano Detective Guide
A teacher facilitation guide for the 'Ring of Fire Detectives' lesson, including a 5E pacing guide, misconception list, answer keys, and a CER grading rubric.
