Inquiring Further

1. Make a model of tephra transport
This inquiry activity involves design, creativity, and ingenuity, and can be used to conduct a variety of simulations of the transport and deposition of volcanic material. If the simulations are run in the classroom, use large plastic drop cloths (inexpensive ones available at paint stores) and some framing materials to minimize the transport of materials throughout the classroom. If students do this as an at-home assignment, they can photograph or videotape their investigative results for classroom viewing.

Remind students to wear protective eyewear during this activity, even if they are doing the activity at home.