In the Earthquakes & Volcanoes Experiment Kit from national Geographic and Thames & Kosmos, kids ages 10 and up learn about the inner workings of Earth’s most powerful and destructive natural phenomena, including earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanoes. They discover why these devastating events occur and why they are often in the same regions of the world. The kit explains how scientists measure earthquakes using a seismograph, the keys to spotting various types of volcanoes, and the many types of rock that are formed from lava emitted during volcanic eruptions.
Junior scientists get the chance to
make two model volcanoes erupt, play a volcano quiz game and assemble a plate tectonics puzzle. They also construct a globe showing the world’s volcanic regions, examine real volcanic rock, build and use a seismograph and much more. The kit includes a 32-page, content-rich, full-color book to guide the experiments and learning.
Earthquakes in the living room and volcanoes in the kitchen!!! - Geology and Earth Science
Earth has been restless ever since it solidified from a giant ball of gas more than 4.6 billion years ago. Since then, earthquakes have shaken the continents and oceans, and volcanoes have spewed out the molten insides of our planet.
But what exactly are these awe-inspiring and devastating natural phenomena? Why do they occur, and why are they often in the same regions? How have they affected human civilization?
By studying earthquakes and volcanoes, you can begin to understand the inner workings and layered composition of Earth. Discover plate tectonics, and see how volcanoes and earthquakes are just the consequences of the constant movement of the planet’s parts. Erupt two types of volcanoes to imitate how lava hardens into rock and volcanic mountains grow. Build a working seismograph to see for yourself how scientists measure earthquake forces. Learn about the most famous volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis in history.
32-page Manual
6 Experiments
Activities:
• erupt two volcano models
• play a volcano quiz game
• assemble a plate tectonics puzzle
• construct a globe
• examine real volcanic rocks
• build and use a seismograph
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