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Thanks, here's my thoughts
By Cathy-Dee

Debbie gave great advice.

I would talk with your Principal as well about this. Is this parent new to your school, has the parent made demands before. I guess I'm curious as I have not heard of anyone having problems with
Volcanoes from either a cultural or religious perspective before. I can't imagine why it would be a problem. AND perhaps it really isn't a problem for anyone else with the same cultural background, but only for these parents.
Or perhaps it is more from the religious point of view - volcanoes have been worshipped, etc., in many cultures. Perhaps by showing the parent the curriculum

you can ensure that the students are only learning the scientific side of volcanoes, how they form, etc.,

Your Principal can let you know how far you can stretch things. Having the student do a separate research project during this time, etc., or whether he will want to call in the parents and discuss things with them. A lot will depend on how willing these parents are to make compromises and also to help come up with a solution.

On a personal note... while I never have problems modifying something, I do have limits. I will not plan a major unit for just one student, nor will I cancel a major unit for just one student. You want to tread carefully or volcanoes may end up being only one of many requests for change. And if it is an alternative topic - perhaps one of the parents could come in during that time to work with their child on the project.