Meet Hannah Case, an enthusiastic Australian preservice teacher and self-proclaimed “book lover” with a passion for history and English education. She’s a source of inspiration for literacy, and her volcano-themed bulletin board idea is sure to erupt with excitement in your classroom too! Let’s delve into Hannah’s creative project and explore how it can spark a love for learning about Volcano Rock and earth science.
Hannah, currently in her third year of teacher training, is eager to bring her innovative ideas to life. During her first year teaching a Year 6 class, she discovered a fantastic way to introduce a new geography topic: a surprise volcano bulletin board. Without mentioning it beforehand, she set up the eye-catching display, hoping to pique her students’ curiosity about their upcoming lessons on volcanoes. And it worked wonders! The children were immediately drawn in, asking questions about what they’d be learning and eagerly exploring the facts presented on the board, even starting their own research.
Hannah’s pro-tip for bulletin boards: Incorporate tissue paper to add a captivating 3D element!
This bulletin board served as an engaging pre-teaching activity, igniting their interest even before the formal lessons began. The students were fascinated by volcanoes, especially when they got to create their own erupting models using vinegar and baking soda. Volcanoes offer incredible opportunities for hands-on, creative learning – so make the most of them!
Isn’t this volcano bulletin board a fantastic idea? It’s a visually stimulating way to introduce the topic of volcanoes and, by extension, volcano rock to students. To further enhance this already impressive display and bring the volcano to life, consider incorporating the Quiver app with its volcano coloring page. Quiver is a free app for both iOS and Android devices that utilizes augmented reality to make 2D images come alive on a smart device.
By simply coloring a free printable volcano page from the Quiver website, students can use the app to watch their artwork transform into a dynamic 3D volcano. As demonstrated in the video, the app can even show the volcano’s temperature increasing and allows for labeling different parts of the volcano, making it an exceptionally interactive and educational tool for learning about volcano anatomy and the processes that form volcano rock.
Ready to take action? Share your own creative ideas for using the Quiver app in your classroom in the comments below! Remember, you have the EduMagic within YOU!
