1.  Your individual role will lead you to discovering specific information about Mount Vesuvius.

2.  You and your classmates, will be assigned a specific role within a four person team.

3.  Description of Team members' roles:

Volcanologist: Gathers data about volcanoes, the reasons why volcanoes happen, volcanic history, and the dangers of eruptions.  Volcanology (also spelled vulcanology) is the study of volcanoes, lava, magma and related geological phenomena. A volcanologist is a person who studies in this field.  Volcanologists frequently visit volcanoes, especially active ones, to observe volcanic eruptions, collect rock and lava samples. One major focus of enquiry is the prediction of eruptions; there is currently no accurate way to do this, but predicting eruptions, like predicting earthquakes, could save a lot of lives.  Being a volcanologist is one of the most dangerous scientific professions there is, because sudden eruptions can occur during the study of active volcanoes. 

 

Geologist: Study the tectonic plates associated with the earthquakes and volcanoes in the region by analyzing and gathering data involving seismic activity.   A Geologist is a contributor to the science of geology. Geologists study the physical structure and processes of the Earth. Their undergraduate training typically includes significant coursework in chemistry, physics, mathematics and possibly biology, in addition to classes offered through the geology department; volcanology, hydrology, and rock and mineral formation are among the many areas of study. Most geologists also need skills in GIS and other mapping techniques. Geology students may spend summers living and working under field conditions with faculty members. Geology courses are also highly valuable to students of geography, engineering, chemistry, urban planning, archaeology, environmental studies, and other fields.  Professional geologists work for a wide range of government agencies, private firms, and non-profit and academic institutions. Local, state, and national governments hire geologists to help plan and evaluate excavations, construction sites, environmental remediation projects, and natural disaster preparedness, as well as to investigate natural resources. An engineering geologist (a geologist trained, experienced and certified in the field of engineering geology) are called upon to investigate geologic hazards and geologic constraints for the planning, design and construction of public and private engineering projects, forensic and post-mortem studies, environmental impact analysis and other purposes. Petroleum and mining companies and large-scale land developers use geologist's and engineering geologist's skills to help them locate oil and minerals, adapt to local features such as karst deposits or the risk of earthquakes, and comply with environmental regulations. Geologists in academia usually hold an advanced degree in a specialized area within the discipline.

          Historian:  Generally speaking, a historian is a person who studies history. This is harder than many think; the             study of history requires careful attention to detail and neutrality. Historians can often have a profound impact upon the         way people think. It should be noted that while "historian" can technically be used to refer to any person who studies             history, it is generally only applied to people whose work is recognized in academia.  (See: What is a Historian Link here)

        Archeologist:  Studies the buildings, graves, tools and other objects which belonged to people who lived in the         past, in order to learn about their culture and society.  The systematic study of past human life and culture by the                     recovery and examination of remaining material evidence, such as graves, buildings, tools, and pottery.


4.  Team-member Responsibilities:

    Using the links in the resources section, each individual team-member will become experts in their field of study and focus         their field of study on the topic of Mount Vesuvius.

5.  Come together and discuss your research with your team.

6.  Each team will need to present their findings at the conclusion of the project.  This can either be a PowerPoint presentation     or a conventional oral presentation with visuals.  You will need to present your individual findings during your presentation     and then a team summary of Mount Vesuvius.