This video is answering the question of how are volcanic rocks made.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
Volcanoes make rocks called volcanic rocks. One kind is called pumice stone, which is made when hot magma cools quickly and traps air bubbles inside.
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Some activities you can do with your child now
- Gather some rocks and discuss the different types of rocks that can be found, including pumice stone. - Explore the concept of cooling and demonstrate how quickly cooling can occur by placing an object in the freezer and discussing the process. - Create a volcano experiment using baking soda and vinegar to simulate a volcanic eruption and discuss the formation of rocks. - Take a nature walk and look for examples of rocks in the environment, discussing how they may have been formed.
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Pretend play with your child
Game Name: "Rock It!" Instructions: You and your child take turns pretending to be a volcano. One of you says "Hmm, I wonder" and spews out a pretend rock (like a small ball). The other person catches it and names a type of volcanic rock (e.g., pumice stone). The person who caught it explains how the rock is made (e.g., cooling quickly with trapped bubbles). Repeat and switch roles!
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1 take away from the video for your child
"Even rocks can teach us a lesson. Just like pumice stone, sometimes we need to cool down quickly and not let our emotions bubble up inside us."