Key Stage Two : Geography : Volcanoes : Lesson Two – World Volcanoes


This geography teaching pack for Key Stage Two gets the children to build a database to identify and record the location of different volcanoes on a world map. The class can use atlas to record the position of different volcanoes in the world according to their co-ordinates and countries.

Download this teaching pack including a lesson plan, classroom activities and an interactive presentation to teach the children to build a database to identify and record the location of different volcanoes on a world map

Learning Objectives

Use atlases and globes, and maps and plans at a range of scales. Describe the location of places and how they differ.

Learning Outcomes

I can say how a volcano might impact the landscape. I can use an atlas to find the location of physical features.

World Volcanoes

Teaching sequence to help the children build a database to identify and record the location of different volcanoes on a world map

Volcanic Eruption

Display posters for whole class discussion to help the children identify and describe each of the stages in a volcanic eruption

Volcano Database

Template to help the children record information about some of the volcanoes found in different locations around the world

Volcano Map

Activity to get the children to record the location of some of the volcanoes found in different locations around the world

World Volcanoes

Interactive activity to help the children build a database to identify and record the location of different volcanoes on a world map

Download this teaching pack including a lesson plan, classroom activities and an interactive presentation to teach the children to build a database to identify and record the location of different volcanoes on a world map

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