Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation

Educator Guide

Created by Discovery Place Education Studio in Charlotte, North Carolina, in partnership with SK Films, is appropriate for students in the primary grades (K–8). The guide is most useful when used as a companion to the film, but also valuable as a resource on its own. Teachers are strongly encouraged to adapt activities included in this guide to support specific state or national standards and the needs of their students. Activities developed for this guide support national Common Core math standards and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). This guide focuses on the scientific understanding of geological process, human interactions with volcanoes, and career understandings of scientists who work in the field. It is packed full of fun and engaging activities that have been tested and approved by teachers and kids in a classroom setting. At the end of the guide, teachers can find additional resources to assist with cross-curricular planning.

Volcanoes explores Earth’s most dangerous features. The film begins with a trip down a volcanic caldera with National Geographic photographer Carsten Peter. His team works together to keep themselves safe as they camp on the rim of the active Marum Crater. The film then follows the team as they lead expeditions to volcanoes all over the globe.