Explosive Earth: Earthquakes and Volcanoes (STEM- Earth Science)

Length

45 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Homeschool/Family , Learning Pod

Minimum participants:

1

Maximum participants:

30

Primary Disciplines

Sciences, STEM

Program Delivery Mode

Zoom

Booking Information

Monday- Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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For more information contact CILC at (507) 388-3672

Provider's Cancellation Policy

• A 50% deposit is required four weeks prior to the day of your program. Your deposit is fully refundable if the program is canceled at least two weeks in advance. Programs canceled less than 2 weeks from the reservation date are subject to forfeiture of deposit.
• Your deposit will be applied to your total balance, and the remaining balance will be due 48 hours prior to your program.
• If scheduling within four weeks of your program the deposit is due at the time of booking.
• No refunds will be granted if you miss any or all your scheduled program.
• Final receipt will be emailed to the field trip coordinator following your program.

About This Provider

 

Fernbank Museum

Atlanta , GA
United States

Fernbank is one of the most popular and iconic cultural attractions in Atlanta. Home to the world’s largest dinosaurs, Atlanta’s biggest movie screen and one of the largest assemblages of urban Piedmont forest in the United States, Fernbank brings science to life through immersive programming and unmatched experiences that encourage a greater appreciation of our planet and its inhabitants. Fernbank continues its 80-year environmental legacy to protectfulfilling an educational mission to inspire life-long learning of natural history.

Program Details

Format

Fernbank Educator will introduce students to the program and share fun visuals including videos, graphics, and artifacts. Students will also experience exciting demonstrations of science principles and participate in discussions and activities. The program will end with a Q&A opportunity for students.

Engaging pre- and post-program activities aligned with standards will also be provided via Moodle.

Objectives

Essential Question: In what ways is Earth an active and changing system?

Students will:
1. Discover the destructive and constructive properties of earthquakes and volcanoes.
2. Explore the inner workings of the earth as well as these events.
3. Learn how humans are working to predict these geologic events and how to minimize their
impact.

Standards Alignment

State Standards

Georgia

Grades 3-5
1. Discover the destructive and constructive properties of earthquakes and volcanoes. S5E1a
2. Explore the inner workings of the earth as well as these events. S5E1b
3. Learn how humans are working to predict these geologic events and how to minimize their
impact. S5E1c

Grades 6-8

1. Discover the destructive and constructive properties of earthquakes and volcanoes. S6E5f
2. Explore the inner workings of the earth as well as these events. S6E5a,f; S8P2d
3. Learn how humans are working to predict these geologic events and how to minimize their
impact.