As part of our studies in geography, we have been looking at famous volcanic eruptions. The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD79 is probably one of the best known volcanic eruptions in history.
But how do we know so much about it? Mrs Vaqueiro set 3V the challenge of finding out. The children needed to do some research to find out the answers to Mrs Vaqueiro's questions: What was Pompeii like before Vesuvius erupted; what was it like afterwards, and how do we know so much about it?
Different research stations were set up on every table. The children had to recreate a time line of events from the summer of AD79, to read translations of letters sent by Pliny the Younger (an eyewitness to the volcanic eruption) and to look at maps and paintings of Pompeii to work out what had happened. They also had access to the laptops for online research, as well as a wealth of books about volcanoes and life in ancient Rome.
The children visited every research station, making notes as they went, before finally completing a 'Pompeii Factfile' for their books.
Online research
Working together to order the timeline of events
Reading through Pliny's letters for clues
Researching Roman life
Looking at the maps and paintings for clues
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