The Physics Behind Volcano Eruptions is a project that was designed as a part of UBC's PHYS 420C course. The goal of the project is to introduce young students to various branches of physics, including geology, thermodynamics, and mechanics, through an interactive and fun demo.
This website serves as a guide and manual for teachers or anyone looking to re-construct and present the demo and accompanying presentation. The target audience for this project is 6th to 8th graders who are beginning to learn the basics of physics.
The demo construction is one that models glacier volcanoes using water, ice, and carbonation tablets. The construction instructions and required materials for the demo can be found on the Demo Construction page of the website. The demo is designed to be interactive and engaging to provide students with a hands-on experience while learning about the physics behind volcano eruptions.
In addition to the demo, the website also features a 60-minute long presentation slide with notes that can be found on the Presentation Slides page. The slides were designed using pedagogy principles and focuses on providing a broad understanding of the physics behind volcano eruptions and is tailored specifically for young students.