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Last summer my family and I visited Mount Shasta in northern California.  We stayed near a lake close by and could clearly see Mount Shasta in the distance.  I found it interesting that even though the weather was warm, the mountain was still covered with snow.  I had a lot of questions about this mountain and I began to do some research.  What I discovered was that Mount Shasta's elevation climbs to towering 14,179 feet making it the fifth highest peak in the state!  But that wasn't the most surprising fact.  I was shocked to find out that Mount Shasta isn't really a mountain at all.  In fact, Mount Shasta is actually a VOLCANO!  A volcano covered in snow!  Yes, it's true!  The higher in elevation one goes, the thinner the atmosphere becomes, thus leading to colder temperatures.  This got me thinking about many things.  I was curious.  Could a mountain somehow turn into a volcano?  What do you think?

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Essential Question:  Could a mountain turn into a volcano?
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Read "What is a Volcano?" Click on the passage below to expand the text.

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Find someone at your home and explain to them the difference between a mountain and a volcano.  How are they the same?  How are they different?  Can a mountain turn into a volcano?  Explain your thinking.
"I know _________________________________________________________."

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Optional DIY Activity:  Make a model of a volcano

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Optional DIY Activity:  Make a model of a volcano

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Supplies needed: Adult supervision, empty water bottle, red food coloring, vinegar, and baking soda

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Vinegar / Baking Soda Science Experiment - Making Volcano (Fun)