The volcano diorama is a sight to behold. It is simple to do and can be a fun weekend activity for children. It takes about 2-3 hours to do. You may embellish it with your own creativity as you go along.
All you need to get this volcano diorama ready is a cardboard box to act as a platform. The cardboard box needs to have a broad side – a cereal box should do the trick – the broad side acts as a canvas for you to show the mantle and crust. Details related to magma chamber and vents that open up through the crust onto the surface must be painted on this broad surface.
[yikes-mailchimp form=”3″ title=”1″ description=”1″]The volcano is done using waste card paper which is folded into the required shape and then painted. Thick red thread is used to show the lava streaming down the slope of the volcano after the magma erupts from the crater. The red thread that is stuck in place using candle wax. The candle wax is not only transparent but also gives a glossy finish.
Labeling is done via simple captions or a numbering system may also be used along with a linked legend.
Volcano Diorama – An Excellent, Easy to do and Cost Effective Teaching Aid for Teachers and an Educative Resource Model for Students to get them to appreciate the dynamics of a volcano. Do share your thoughts and pictures of the volcano model you have made at home. Good luck getting a volcano ready! You may also try the WaterCycle Diorama if your creative juices have really started flowing.
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