Welcome to the library! This page will help guide you through the resources and best practices to complete your volcano project.
Assignment Page/Notes Sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vt7Vqj8sUmiaPukRRCRpF2vggTI0Mnmaw1eblGiXTYQ/edit?usp=sharing
Canva Student Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w8Aoexve7jDvf6gQUv66RkLrlLCabGJKkRDL9vrvZeM/edit?usp=sharing
Resources for Research
Suggested Websites: Heading to the internet to search is an easy way to find basic facts, but as a general rule you want to avoid wikis and blogs. The most commonly known wiki, which is the Hawaiian word for "quick" is Wikipedia. Although it sometimes has good information, it can be edited at anytime and could also be incorrect, which is why it is frowned upon as a credible source. Try to stick to sites that are .edu or .gov.
Your project will only be as strong as your resources and information, so be smart about what you are choosing to use. Here are some recommended sources to complete your notes sheet:
https://www.avl.lib.al.us/ Use broad search Volcanic eruptions for a great research starter.
Check out the databases under the High School/Science tab. We recommend Access Science and Gale Onefile Science databases.
https://volcano.si.edu/ Smithsonian website
Go to the database tab to find your volcano from the list. Then, be sure to check out the general information tab (found in the middle of the page).
https://www.usgs.gov/ US Geological Survey website
https://volcano.oregonstate.edu/ Oregon State’s Volcano World website
https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/volcanoes.html This site is run by a famed volcanologist. Be sure to checkout the section called Stats.
Images: Because you will be creating a Canva infographic as a final product, as you browse for information, be sure to keep your eye out for cool images that you might want to download and share in your final product. The easiest way to download an image is to use the right click option and save image as option. Choose JPG and rename the image, so you can easily find in your downloads.
Citations: You must cite all your sources informally using the APA style guide. While this is similar to MLA, it also has some differences.
If you are using a website, the easiest way to create the citation you need would be to use the option that is built into google docs.
Use the Tools menu on Google Docs and select Citation.
Choose APA as your style guide. Click Add Source.
Your source type is website, and you accessed it by web.
You can search with the website’s URL, but always make sure you double check for any information that it couldn’t find. Google Docs puts a blue asterisk by the most important information to include.
Press Add citation source.
Press Insert Works Cited to add a Works Cited page.
You will need to alphabetize your sources when complete.
Canva and Infographics:
Important: choose poster NOT infographic to start. Be sure that you are logged in with your school email and have accepted the link from Mrs. Crawley if you don't already have a student Canva account.
Consider that an infographic is visual. You want to convey information graphically and avoid using too many words. For example, you might want to include a map to show your volcano's location. There are a number of graphics that can be found under the elements tab within Canva. Be mindful of color choice too. You want to make sure your end product is easy to read. Refer to the Canva guide above.
You can save images by right clicking the image and hitting save image as. Be sure to name it something that is recognizable and as a JPEG. Follow the instructions for uploading an image, which are outlined on the Canva sheet.
Canva is super easy to navigate. Explore what it can do, have fun, strive to have a great end product that your classmates will envy. Hint: You can always undo using the back arrow at the top if you change your mind.
Instructions for Printing
If you are not printing at home, come to the library in advance! Colored images take longer to print, so don’t wait until the last minute. Bring money with you; the cost for color printing is $.50 a page.
Once you are in the library, don’t try to share your design with us on Canva.
Do download your design as a PDF. To do so, click the “Share” button in the top right.
Scroll half way down to where it says “Download.”
Change the file type to “PDF Print.”
Download your project.
If you want to print in the library, then open your email to compose an email to watkinseb@vhcs.us or johnsonkk@vchs.us . If you are printing during 2nd period, make sure you send it to Mrs. Johnson.
In the email, click the paperclip button on the bottom toolbar to attach a file. Select your PDF from your downloads to attach the file.