Erupting Mud Volcano Lower Primary – Lesson Plan

Designed for Lower Primary (Kindergarten – Year 2)
Learning and Thinking, Chemical Science

Science with fizz!  Create your own exploding mud volcano!


School Curriculum and Standards Authority Curriculum Links

  • Kindergarten – Learning and Thinking: Children are confident and involved learners when they develop positive dispositions for learning (such as curiosity and wonder about events, experiences, and interest in their environment)
  • Pre-primary Chemical Science: Objects are made of materials that have observable properties (ACSSU003)
  • Year 1 Chemical Science: Everyday materials can by physically changed in a variety of ways (ACSSU018)
  • Year 2 Chemical Science: Different materials can be combined for a particular purpose (ACSSU031)

This resource is part of the 2021 My Outdoor Classroom Day Nature Passport Package, created by Nature Play WA with proud support from Department of Education WA.

Curriculum Links

Extra detail relevant to year groups can be found by following the Curriculum link to SCSA. Elaborate on, extend, and integrate this activity with other learning areas where possible.

Kindergarten Curriculum Guidelines Learning and Thinking

School Curriculum and Standards Authority 

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