First we studied the planets because Isaac showed an interest. Then he became obsessed with the Titanic. He is still intrigued by both these subjects. So far for his science/social studies, I just go with whatever he wants to study. This time we did Volcanoes!
We checked out a couple of books from the library. One being a Magic School Bus chapter book which he surprisingly was interested in listening to me read. The first picture book kicked off our study. Then we did a volcano model, read the Magic School Bus, and then made a lapbook.
Isaac painting the paper mache volcano.
When we discussed how lava cools and forms rock, I drug out my lava rocks that I picked up in Hawaii when I was a teen. He was so fascinated. He decided that he wanted to see Kilaeua for himself some day.
Another artifact I picked up in Hawaii. I took home some sand and have held onto it all these years. I just thought it was beautiful with all the different colors. I shared it with Isaac and told him how the volcanoes help create some of this beautiful sand. I wish I had some black sand though...
Proud of his creation. Now time to see some action!
A little bit of baking soda, little bit of food coloring, and then the vinegar!
Our first go round was explosive. I poured too much vinegar and it scared us as it shot out!
Second round, too slow, too much dish soap.
We never quite got it right...
But it still produced smiles!
Volcano lapbook
resource: homeschoolshare.com
This lapbook could actually work for a wide age range. Nothing was too difficult or above Isaac's interest though! I love that he loves to learn!
I created the labels and added velcro so that we can label the volcano together.
Isaac had to sign his name on the back.
