Grade 1 - A History Of The Earth

184 The History of the Earth: Supplemental Guide

3. Volcanic Eruption

Help your child construct a small volcano by

taping a cup to a plate or piece of cardboard

and then building a volcano around the cup

using modeling dough. When the volcano

is complete, it is time for an eruption! These

next steps are messy because the liquid will

fl ow over the top and sides of the volcano, so

consider placing the volcano outdoors or in a sink or bathtub. To create an eruption, have

your child place a spoonful of baking soda in the cup. Help your child measure out ¼

cup of vinegar. Slowly pour the vinegar into the cup and watch the eruption! Discuss with

your child that volcanic eruptions are caused by heat and pressure building up over time,

inside the earth.

4. Read Aloud Each Day

Set aside time to read to your child each day. I have included a list of books related to

the history of the earth.

Be sure to let your child know how much you enjoy hearing about what s/he has been

learning at school.

Recommended Resources for The History of the Earth

Trade Book List

1. Dave’s Down-to-Earth Rock Shop, by Stuart J. Murphy and
   illustrated by Cat Bowman Smith (HarperCollins, 2005) ISBN
   978-0064467292


2. Digging Up Dinosaurs (Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2),
   by Aliki (HarperCollins, 1988) ISBN 978-0064450782


3. Dinosaurs (Magic Tree House Guide), by Will Osborne, Mary
   Pope Osborne, and Sal Murdocca (Random House Books for
   Young Readers, 2000) ISBN 978-0375802966


4. Dinosaurs Before Dark (Magic Tree House, No. 1), by Mary
   Pope Osborne and illustrated by Sal Murdocca (Random
   House Books for Young Readers, 1992)
   ISBN 978-0679824114

Baking Soda