Eruption Sequencing Chart

This worksheet guides students through the stages of a volcanic eruption-before, during, and after-using fill-in-the-blank prompts organized in a three-part chart. Students analyze how pressure builds, gases escape, magma rises, explosive activity occurs, and lava and ash reshape the landscape. The activity encourages learners to think chronologically about volcanic processes and understand how eruptions unfold over time. Students must apply scientific reasoning to complete each statement using full ideas, not single words. A reflection question invites them to consider both the harmful and beneficial effects of eruptions, reinforcing complex Earth science understanding.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Science – Sequencing Geological Events

Science – Volcanic Eruption Processes

Science – Cause and Effect in Earth Science

Science – Human-Environment Interactions

This worksheet is part of our Volcanoes Worksheets Collection.