Enthalpy of Magmatic Crystallization
John Brady
, Smith College
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This is a problem set that gets students to think quantitatively about magmas. To be most effective, it should be done in conjunction with a showing of some or all (I recommend some...) of the movie "Volcano." How much water would be needed to stop a lava flow on Wilshire Blvd. in Los Angeles?!
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Audience
This problem set is designed for a sophomore or junior level required course in petrology.
Skills and concepts that students must have mastered
Students should know basic algebra, geometry, and how to convert units of measurement.
How the activity is situated in the course
This is a stand-alone exercise.
Goals
Content/concepts goals for this activity
The goal of this activity is to have students practice basic mathematics and unit conversion skills and to apply this information to real geo-hazards.
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Description of the activity/assignment
This is a problem set that gets students to think quantitatively about magmas. To be most effective, it should be done in conjunction with a showing of some or all (I recommend some...) of the movie "Volcano". How much water would be needed to stop a lava flow on Wilshire Blvd. in Los Angeles?!
Determining whether students have met the goals
Students have met the goals of this activity if they are able to complete the problem set accurately.
More information about assessment tools and techniques.Teaching materials and tips
- Activity Description/Assignment (Microsoft Word 23kB May25 04)
- Solution Set (Excel 19kB May25 04)