This engaging resource pack combines our popular STEM Journal with hands-on investigations and creative activities that explore the fascinating world of volcanoes. Perfect for Key Stage 2 learners, children will discover how volcanoes form, investigate eruptions, and learn about Earth's structure while documenting their volcanic journey in their STEM Journal.
Included Resources +
This pack includes six activity sheets with accompanying lesson plans and a STEM Journal for recording volcano investigations, observations, and discoveries.
• STEM Journal — interactive notebook for recording volcano investigations, observations, and discoveries
• Layers Of Earth — explore Earth's structure from crust to core and understand plate tectonics
• Mapping Volcanoes — investigate where volcanoes are located around the world and why
• Volcano Eruption — create a spectacular erupting volcano experiment
• Volcano Artwork — express learning through creative volcano art projects
• Eruption Of Mount Vesuvius — discover the famous eruption and its impact on Pompeii
Key Details +
• Year Group: KS2 (ages 7–11)
• Key Stage: KS2
• Subject: Geography
• Resource Type: Activity Sheets + Lesson Plans + STEM Journal
• Format: Instant PDF Download
• Number of Activities: 6
Curriculum Alignment +
Aligned to the KS2 Geography National Curriculum. Covers physical geography — describing and understanding key aspects of volcanoes, earthquakes, and the water cycle. Develops understanding of Earth's structure, plate tectonics, and volcanic processes, and builds knowledge of natural hazards and their impact on people and environments. Integrates with KS2 History (Eruption Of Mount Vesuvius — the impact of Pompeii as a significant historical event), Art & Design (Volcano Artwork — expressive and observational art), and Science (Earth's structure and physical processes).
Teaching Tips +
Volcano Eruption is the standout activity and an unmissable highlight — build a papier-mâché or clay volcano in advance, then use bicarbonate of soda and vinegar with red food colouring for a dramatic eruption. Run it outdoors for maximum impact. Mapping Volcanoes works brilliantly as a whole-class activity using a projected world map — children quickly spot the Ring of Fire pattern and it opens up excellent discussion about plate tectonics. Eruption Of Mount Vesuvius pairs naturally with a virtual tour of Pompeii or the BBC documentary footage — the human impact makes the geography deeply memorable. This pack pairs naturally with the KS2 Earthquakes + STEM Journal for a complete natural disasters unit.
