SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

BEFORE, DURING
AND AFTER
VOLCANIC ERUPTION
 A.ENGAGEMENT
Review:

What are the safety measures

before, during and after an
earthquake?
Why is it important to know
them?
 A.ENGAGEMENT
Motivation:
 A.ENGAGEMENT
Pre Laboratory Activities:
a. Preparation of Materials
b. Settings of Standards to be followed
Ask: What are the standards to be
followed while performing the
experiments?
c. Discussion of Precautionary Measures
 A.ENGAGEMENT
Pre Laboratory Activities:
Unlocking of Difficult Words:
Hazard zonation map- is a map drawn by
PHILVOLC. It is used to identify the
permanent danger zone.
 A.ENGAGEMENT
Pre Laboratory Activities:
Insight:

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology

(Filipino: Surian ng Pilipinas sa Bulkanolohiya at
Sismolohiya) abbreviated as PHIVOLCS) is a Philippine
national institution dedicated to provide information on
the activities of volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis,
as well as other specialized information.
 B. EXPLORATION
Activity Proper:
1. Divide the class into small groups
2. Provide instructions in doing the activity
(allotted time for the activity, the data
table to be accomplished, group presenter/
member’s role/responsibility
precautionary measures to take)
3. Supervise the class while they are doing the
activity.
4. Observe closely how pupils perform the
experiment. ( Pls. see activity sheets)
 C. EXPLANATION
Post Laboratory Activities:
1. Reporting results. The pupils will
report their output on the performed
activities (5 mins. for each group)
2. Compare the results of the data
gathered of each group.
 C. EXPLANATION
Post Laboratory Activities:
3. Discussion
1. Do you like to live near a
volcano? Why?
2. What are the warnings/ signs
that a volcano is about to erupt?
3. Describe the changes on Earth’s
surface due to volcanic eruption?
 FURTHER DISCUSSION:
Precautionary Measures Before an
Eruption:
1. Be aware of unusual volcanic activities,
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 flashlights.
 FURTHER DISCUSSION:
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.etc…
 FURTHER DISCUSSION:
After an Eruption:
1. Wait for instructions from authorities as to
when 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 ashes and volcanic dusts
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.
 D. ELABORATION
Application:
Complete the sentence.
Now that I know more about volcanic
eruptions, I
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 D. ELABORATION
Valuing:
Why is it important to be aware
of precautionary measures
before, during and after
volcanic eruptions?
 E. EVALUATION
Read and analyze each test item carefully. Write B if the precautionary
measure should be observed before the eruption, D if during the
eruption, and A if after the eruption.
_____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.
 E. EVALUATION
_____4. Remove ashes and rock
fragments from the roof of the house.
_____5. Evacuate from your house to a
safer places if necessary.
_____6. Stay tuned to the radio for
further instructions from authorities.
_____7. Check if the source of drinking
water is safe.
 E. EVALUATION
8. Wait for instructions as when to
go home if you are in an
evacuation center.
_____9. Keep your eyes closed if
volcanic ashes fall in your
surroundings.
_____10. Be alert of sign of volcanic
activities.
 F. ASSIGNMENT
Research on how people living
near Mayon Volcano deal with
its eruptions. Focus on the
safety measures before, during
and after an eruption.