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SCIENCE
Fourth Quarter – SIM 4

What to Do Before, During

and After a Volcanic Eruption

Department of Education
Division of Misamis Occidental
Science – Grade 6
Fourth Quarter – SIM – 4: What to Do Before, During and After a Volcanic Eruption
First Edition, 2020

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What to Do Before, During
and After a Volcanic Eruption
Science Fourth Quarter SIM 4

What’s inside…..
Guide Me ... 1
Let Me Do It
Activity 1 ... 3
Activity 2 ... 3
Activity 3 ... 4
Try Me ... 5
Let Me Show You . . . 5
Learn More ... 6
Let Me Check ... 7
ALMA A. DAGATAN, T-III
Lobogon Elementary School
 Guide Me

Enumerate what to do before, during and after an earthquake

and volcanic eruptions. (S6ES-IVb-2)
MELC 2020

After going through this Self-Instructional Material (SIM), you

should be able to enumerate what to do before, during and after a volcanic
eruption.

Here are some vocabulary words you need to know:

1. volcano- a land form that has crater or vent where the magma or molten

rock and hot gases are formed.

2. evacuate- to withdraw from a place in an organized way especially for

protection.
3. eruption – an act, to burst
4. ash - solid residue left when combustible material is burned
5. tremors - a trembling or shaking.

Volcanic Eruptions
Volcanic eruptions cause direct and indirect hazards. It
is a natural disaster. People who live within the vicinity of the
volcano are advised to take precautionary measures when signs
of possible eruptions are being observed. Authorities give
warnings to residents near the area so that they will know what
to do.
To protect the lives of people and prevent great damage on
properties, the following precautionary measures should be
observed before, during and after volcanic eruption.

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 Precautionary Measures to Do Before, During
and After a Volcanic Eruption

Before an Eruption
1. Be aware of unusual volcanic activity, such as tremors, release of
gases, and an increase of temperature on the ground.
2. Stay tuned to the radio and follow warning instructions from
authority.
3. Evacuate if necessary.
4. Prepare emergency materials like food, water and flashlight.

During an Eruption
1. Stay indoors.
2. Cover your nose with a damp cloth or face mask ( if available) if
there is smoke given off and if you are near the area of eruption.
3. When air is heavy with ash, keep eyes closed as much as
possible.
4. Follow instructions from authorities as to how far you should be
from the volcano.

After an Eruption
1. Wait for instructions from authorities to return home if you are
in the evacuation area.
2. Remove ash deposits on the roof and surroundings of your
house.
3. Cover your nose with damp cloth to protect yourself from the ash
and volcanic dust carried by the wind.
4. Check if drinking water is safe. Do not drink unsafe water to
avoid diseases.
5. Check electrical wires at home.

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 Let Me Do It

Activity 1: Test Your Knowledge

Directions: Write True if the statement is correct, and False if it’s not. Write
the answers in your Science activity notebook. Number one is done
for you.

True 1. A volcanic eruption can be predicted.

__________ 2. All volcanoes emit the same kind of pyroclastic materials.

__________ 3. Volcanic eruption brought beneficial and harmful effects to people

and the environment.

__________ 4. Volcanic eruptions pose hazards to people.

__________ 5. Follow precautionary measures about volcanic eruptions.

Let Me Do It

Activity 2: Check Your Understanding

Directions: Put a check (/) mark if the statement tells about safety
precautions and (X) if not. Write the answers in your Science
activity notebook. Number one is done for you.

√ 1. Develop an emergency evacuation plan.

______ 2. Follow authorities’ instructions.
______ 3. Stay in low-lying areas with your family.
______ 4. Wear goggles and face mask during volcanic eruptions.
______ 5. Watch and take picture of an erupting volcano.

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 Let Me Do It
Activity 3: Check Your Memory

Directions: Write B if the precautionary measure is to be observed before

the eruption, D if during eruption, and A if after eruption. Write

your answers in your Science activity notebook. Number one is
done for you.

A 1. Check electrical wires at home.

_______2. Prepare non-perishable foods and clean water.
_______3. Cover your nose with a damp cloth when there is a heavy smoke.
_______4. Remove ash and rock fragments from the roof the house.
_______5. Evacuate from your house to a safer place if necessary.

Try Me

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it in your
Science activity notebook.

______1. Which should be done before a volcanic eruption?

A. Prepare materials like food, water and flashlight.
B. Cover your nose with a damp cloth or face mask.
C. Check yourself and every family for injury.
D. Do not cross bridges if you are driving.
______ 2. Which should be done during a volcanic eruption?
A. Wear face mask if you are near the area of explosion.
B. Be aware of unusual volcanic activity.
C. Check electrical wires at home.
D. Evacuate if necessary

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_______3. “Wait for instructions to go home” should be done ___________ a
volcanic eruption.
A. before B. during C. after D. always
_______4. Why do we check the source of drinking water after a volcanic
eruption? To…
A. know if it is cold C. taste if it is sweet
B. see if it is safe D. check if it is cold
_______5. What will you do to prevent loss of lives during volcanic eruption?
A. Staying inside the house
B. Covering the nose with damp cloth or mask
C. Watching the spectacular eruption of the volcano
D. Evacuating the areas as instructed by authorities

Let Me Show You

Where Do I Belong?

Directions: Copy the table below and classify the precautionary measures
according to which should be done before, during and after a
volcanic eruption. Write your answers in your Science activity
notebook.

Precautionary Measures Before, During and After a Volcanic Eruption

Before an Eruption During an Eruption After an Eruption

A. Evacuate if necessary.
B. Remove ash deposits on the roof and surroundings of your house.
C. Follow instructions from authorities as to how far you should be
from the volcano.
D. Prepare emergency materials like food, water and flashlight.
E. Wait for instructions from authorities to return home if you are in
the evacuation area.

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 Learn More

Life Lesson!

Volcanic eruptions could be handled easier than earthquakes

because there are early signs before the actual eruption.
..
Volcanologists use seismographic devices to monitor the activity of a
volcano. A volcanic eruption may bring danger to people. Always take
precautionary measures in order to avoid serious problems.

References:

Padpad, Evelyn Castante, The New Science Links, Worktext in Science and
Technology, pages 401-403, Published and distributed by EX Book Store Inc.,
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Adduru, Myrna Q. PhD et al, Cyber Science 6 Worktext in Science and Health
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856 Nicanor Reyes,Sr. St., Sampaloc, Manila, 2007.

https://prezi.com/2hbld9vqsl9d/volcanic-eruption-safety-precautions/

https://www.internetgeography.net

http://gclipart.com/teacher-clipart_31642/

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 Let Me Check

Let Me Do It

Activity 3: Try Me
Activity 1: Activity 2:
Check
Test Your Check Your I Choose
Your
Knowledge Understanding You…
Memory
1. True 1. √ 1. A
1. A
2. False 2. A
2. √ 2. B
3. True 3. C
3. X 3. D
4. True 4. B
4. √ 4. A
5. True 5. D
5. X 5. B

Let Me Show You

Precautionary Measures Before, During and After a Volcanic Eruption

Before an Eruption During an Eruption After an Eruption

Follow instructions Remove ash deposits

from authorities as to on the roof and
Evacuate if necessary.
how far you should be surroundings of your
from the volcano. house.
Wait for instructions
Prepare emergency
from authorities to
materials like food,
return home if you are
water and flashlight.
in the evacuation area

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Department of Education – Division of Misamis Occidental

Osilao St., Poblacion 1, Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental
Contact Number: (088) 531-1872 / 0977 – 8062187
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