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What Is a Volcano

CONCEPTUAL
Science›Volcanoes & Earthquakes|Ages 5—7|ID: mt_S9SKah-yi_

Know what a volcano is: an opening in Earth's surface where hot melted rock (lava) comes out

Mastery Evidence

  • Describe a volcano as a place where hot material comes out of the Earth
  • Explain that lava is rock so hot it has melted
  • Point to a volcano in a picture and describe what is happening

Assessment Prompt

“If [child] sees a picture of a volcano erupting, can they explain that it's an opening in the ground where very hot melted rock comes out?”

Prerequisites0

No prerequisites — this is a foundational topic.

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