Making a volcano model is one of the most popular activities set in school and despite everyone being set the same task, the variety of models produced is a testament to the creativity of young learners today. We have collated a range of images of volcano models to inspire you. Plus you can find templates of volcano models that you can print off and make at home. Why not make a volcano model today!
Geography model - Make a model volcano
This volcano model has a firework in its top to resemble the volcanic eruption. You might want to ask for permission before setting off fireworks indoors but it certainly adds a sense of excitement to the model.
This volcano model was made by a 9 year old kid, with a bit of help from their mum. We say 'Top marks - Well done!' An excellent volcano project and you can see how to make it by clicking on this picture and visiting their website.
This volcano model has a firework in its top to resemble the volcanic eruption. You might want to ask for permission before setting off fireworks indoors but it certainly adds a sense of excitement to the model.
This teaching idea has been a favourite for many years. Indeed, Westminster School in London asked all their Year 9 and Year 10 pupils what they liked about their Geography lessons prior to joining them at Westminster School and the favourite activity listed was making models of volcanoes. This lesson idea is not a new one but its popularity and effectiveness as a learning tool endures.
3D Volcano model that opens up to see inside.
This volcano model comes from Japan and it has to rate as the best paper template we have seen here at 3DGeography.co.uk. We love this template and despite it being a slightly tricky one to make, we think the finished geography model is amazing. If you click on the photo, it will take you to Canon's website full of other interesting templates that you can make. Two very enthusiastic thumbs up from us. Click on the link below to download the template.
Recent 3D Volcano model - Eyjafjallajökull.
Two great institutions came together for these models. First, the British Geological survey made accurate 3D model templates of the recently erupted volcano in Iceland. Then, Blue Peter, the world's longest running Children's TV show told everyone how to make them. You can watch the video clip on how to make the volcano models by following the links on the BGS website.
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This cut out model was made by the British Geological Survey and they have more information on their website which you can reach by clicking on the link. The template is 5mb in size and may take a short while to download.
Click on the picture to download the template and follow the link to their website for more information on volcanoes.
This cut out model was made by the British Geological Survey and they have more information on their website which you can reach by clicking on the link. The template is 5mb in size and may take a short while to download.
A volcano
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3D Volcano model complete with templates.
There are two volcano models to make here and both of them come courtesy of the Australian Geological Survey. The templates, which you can download by clicking on the pictures, or the links below, come complete with instructions on the template on how to make the volcano models.
Download volcano models here:
Paper template - in colour
Paper template - in black and white

​Download slump model here:
Slump Model Paper template - in colour.
This template for making a volcano has a cut away section so that you can see inside the volcano on one side.
This model, also from the Australian Geological service creates two pieces which fit together to see how land can slump.
This model comes courtesy of the Australian Geological service.
This template for making a volcano has a cut away section so that you can see inside the volcano on one side.
Visit the website here: Make a volcano model
A volcano
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Volcano model
Plate boundary
Volcano models often focus on the volcano naturally but we like this model as it looks at the causes of volcanoes and concentrates on the plate boundary. In wonderful colour and easy to understand, click on the image to visit the educational blog it came from.
Volcano pictures
This volcano picture helps portray the sheer raw power and excitement that is created by volcanoes. For more images, follow the link below to our collection of volcano images.
VOLCANO MODELS
