1.Parts of a volcano and how volcanoes erupt

2.Effects of volcanic eruption

3.Precautionary measures before, during and after volcanic eruption

Learning Outcomes:

1.Identify the parts of a volcano.

2.Explain how volcanoes erupt.

3.Identify the effects of volcanic eruption.

4.List down precautionary measures before, during and after a volcanic eruption.

Strategies

1.Plan for an educational tour to Albay. Coordinate with the school administration.

2.Invite Mr. Chris Newhall, a retired US volcanologist to discuss these topics with the students.

3.Visit Cagsawa ruins where Mayon volcano is visible. There, the parts of a volcano and how it erupts can be discussed by Mr. Newhall.

4. Ask the students to observe the surrounding and list down the effects of volcanic eruption.

5.Interview residents near the volcano about the precautionary measures before, during and after volcanic eruption.

Benefits:

1.Students will learn from an expert – the parts of a volcano and how volcanoes erupt.

2.They will actually observe the effects of volcanic eruption.

3.They can hear firsthand from the residents the precautionary measures before, during and after a volcanic eruption.

Challenges:

1.Coordination with students, parents and administration.

2.Costly and time consuming.

3.Consider the safety of the students.

Preparations:

1.Ask permission from the school administration.

2.Coordinate with Mr. Chris Newhall as to his schedule.

3.Set a date for the tour.

4.Get parent’s permission and approval.

5.Orient students about the activities related to the tour.

6.Carry out the plans for the tour.

Reflections:

1.What they have learned?

2.What are the effects that they had identified?

3.What are the precautionary measures done by the residents before, during and after a volcanic eruption.

4.What have they realized from this experience?