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An Earth scientist explains why the "great circle of fire" (volcanoes) exists and why seismic activity rings the Pacific Ocean.

Duration: 60 Minutes

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Educational Categories:

  • Physical Science
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Science

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Volcano Coming Soon!

Our Volcanoes e-Lab takes students on an exciting journey into the powerful world of volcanoes! Through a live, interactive lesson with a Challenger Learning Center educator, students discover how volcanoes form, explore the different types of eruptions, and investigate the forces that shape Earth's surface. Engaging demonstrations and hands-on activities bring geology to life while reinforcing key Earth science concepts in a fun and memorable way. 

Mission Teams

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Team Alpha

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Team Bravo

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Team Charlie

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Team Delta

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Team Echo

Technical Requirements

Your classroom will be divided into 5 teams (Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, etc.) with up to 6 students per team for a maximum number of 30 students per lab. It is recommended that each team have at least 2 computers; but if you have access to more computers, distribute them among the teams.