Volcano Cross Section Paper Model

Why is this volcano art helpful?

This cross-section paper model is great volcano art as it shows the structure of a volcano in a simplified way. This art resource links to the topic of volcanoes or extreme earth perfectly - and would complement geography lessons really well so you can teach your class all about these openings in the earth's crust. Test what they've learnt with this volcano labelling diagram!

This brightly coloured volcano art can also be used as an arts and crafts exercise to cut and fold to create a paper volcano, this might be a fun end-of-term activity as it can then be used as a classroom display, for role play or even to take home!

Why not use this volcano paper model in your classroom to give your learners a tactile lesson in volcano formation and activity? What's more, you can use the models as display items in your classroom, creating a whole volcano mountain range.

You can find loads more Fun Indoor Activities here. How about taking a look at our Dormant Volcano Colouring Sheet?

Impress your children with these Top 10 Fascinating Volcano Facts for Kids!

What will children learn by using volcano art?

This resource was developed with Dr Laura Hobbs, Volcanologist: Science from the Start & Lancaster University so it is perfect to learn more about volcanoes. You might also like this fascinating PowerPoint on volcanoes!

As a practical and hands-on activity, it can help improve their art skills whilst learning more about volcanoes. If you want to take volcano art learning further, check out Margaret Godfrey's work with mixed media and recreate fantastic pieces of erupting volcanoes with your class.

As this resource is so versatile, it can be used for role-play which will improve their drama skills and confidence. 

Looking for more activities like this volcano paper model? You'll find buildable paper model activities for many different areas of the curriculum. Here are just a few:

• Transport Paper Model Bus - perfect to use in your transport topic teaching!
• 3D Dinosaur Paper Models - for the dinosaur enthusiast in your classroom or household.
• Japanese Doll Paper Model - a lovely activity to use in your Japan topic lessons.

You may also like this How To Make A Volcano At Home Activity. Just like the volcano paper model, this activity is a great practical, tactile activity to help engage your learners with the volcanoes topic.

Fun facts about volcanoes to go with this volcano art

These fun facts are the perfect addition to volcano art so children can learn more about volcanoes as they get arty!

• A volcano is an opening in the surface of the earth, usually in a mountainous form that allows gas, hot magna and ash to escape.
• Volcanoes don’t have to be on land - they can actually occur in the sea and under ice caps!
• Eruptions occur due to tectonic plates moving towards each other!
• Volcanoes aren't all bad though - they can bring in tourists which brings money into the area and they improve soil so crops can be grown!
• We’re not the only planet with volcanoes, different planets and even moons have volcanoes, the biggest of which is on Mars!