Embedded Files
These stand-alone investigations can be used by teachers of any curriculum, but they are also designed to complement Mi-STAR units.
Suggested Classroom Use: Use the Volcanologist lesson with Unit 7.2A.
Read this "Science News Explores" article to learn about three different scientists who study volcanos.
Note: Due to the length of this article, you may want to break students into groups and ask each group to read the introduction and then one of the three sections. Student groups can share what they have learned with the class.
Suggested classroom use: Have students answer these classroom questions before, during, and after reading.
(Note: Teachers will need to provide an email address to register for free access to the questions.)
This National Geographic video (4:35) features several volcanologists talking about the challenges, risks, and rewards of their profession.
Suggested classroom use: This site has a lesson plan utilizing the Life on the Rim video with a hands-on activity, note-taking sheet, and a think-pair-share reflection.
In this short (1:00) video, Dr. William McIntosh, volcanologist/geochronologist, answers the question "Why did you become a scientist?"
Suggested classroom use: Have students complete this vocabulary activity designed to accompany the video (also linked on the video website).
This USGS site contains a short "whiteboard" video comparing what "my mom thinks I do" to "what I really do" and a volcanologist coloring page.
Do you only have a few minutes available? Show one of the short videos below as a warm-up or when there are only a few minutes of class time left.
Utilize one of the suggested reflection forms below with students to increase engagement.
Use this Career Connections Video Student Reflection Guide to engage your students!
Use this LINK video reflection resource to help students focus.
Use this graphic organizer from education.com. Ask students to research any information that isn't provided in the video.
Teachers need to create a free account to access the organizer.
Meet volcanologist Patricia Nadeau in this video (4:33). Follow along as she shows us how she monitors volcanoes using chemistry, math, and drones!
View this short video (1:53) to learn about the field of volcanology, including new and exciting work happening in the field of volcanology and advice for those who would like a similar career.
Watch this video (4:25) to learn more about the job of a volcanologist.
Watch this video (2:47) featuring NASA Geologist Brent Garry. Learn why he loves studying volcanoes and lava flows on the Earth, the Moon, and Mars!
Meet Janine Krippner, a volcanologist from New Zealand. She shares her educational background and why she loves her career in this video (4:15).
Learn about the job of a volcanologist from Alexa Van Eaton in this video (2:33). It's not just a made-up job!
Have you ever wondered how to become a volcanologist? Learn more in this short video (1:46).
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