US Geological Survey
Us Geological Survey: South Cascade Glacier
Learn about the history, mass balance, and meteorological data of the South Cascade Glacier. View several photos of the South Cascade Glacier.
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Indiana University
Indiana University Bloomington: Geo Notes: Indiana During the Great Ice Age [Pdf]
Describes the impact of the Ice Age on Indiana's geology and prehistoric wildlife.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: How Much Water Is There on (And In) the Earth?
The USGS gives an overview of the amount of water on Earth and where it is located. It gives a few interesting facts about the Earth's supply of water. Click Home to access the site in Spanish.
Ohio State University
Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: The Forces That Change the Face of Earth
Learn how different types of Earth processes change Earth's surface.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Glaciers Study Guide
Review the types of glaciers and glacier movement.
BBC
Bbc News: In Pictures: How the World Is Changing
View and read about climate change by comparing two images of the same location at different times.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Greenland: Ice on the Move
NPR offers a photographic slide show on the status of Greenland's ice glaciers as they start to melt and the consequences of the melting for the future.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Antarctic Glaciers Picking Up Speed
From ABC News in Science, this article discusses scientific research connected to the rise in sea level because of fast-moving glaciers in the Antarctic.
PBS
Newton's Apple: Glacier Activity
Learn about how glaciers were formed and then do a simulation activity of a glacier moving slowly down a hill. What does it deposit?
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Patagonia: Glacier Maker: The Science of Glaciers
Identify the contents of a glacier like those found in Patagonia, construct a mini glacier model in class and compare and contrast the classroom model with Patagonian glaciers.
Other
Geography of Switzerland
This site offers a wealth of geographic information on Switzerland, including charts of major waterways, glaciers, mountains, passes, and a map of major highways.
Other
University of Vermont: What Are the Physical Effects of Glaciers?
See what a glacier in Vermont has done to a mountain. What marks did it leave behind? Click on this site and find out!
Other
Montana State University: Plate Tectonics and Glacier Formation [Pdf]
Document describes the two types of glaciers and how they are formed. Learn how plate tectonics and glacial formation are related.
Channel 4 Learning
4 Learning: Geography Essentials: Investigating Rivers
A description of rivers, their uses, and their formation. There are worksheets and links for additional teacher support.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Earth Science for Kids: Glaciers
Kids learn about the Earth science subject of glaciers including how they form, types of glaciers, geological features, how they flow, and interesting facts.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Ice Ages
What is an Ice Age? Discusses the five major ice ages and the causes.
Other
Newfoundland Coastal Safari: Icebergs
Discusses the icebergs which are formed off the coast of Greenland and flow through the Northern Atlantic. Contains a link to the International Ice Patrol, a Coast Guard project to monitor large icebergs.