Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Understanding Deposition in Geology

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what is meant by the deposition of sediments by wind and water and provides examples of the resulting landforms.
Handout
Indiana University

Indiana University Bloomington: Geo Notes: Glacial Erratics: Marker Rocks [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes erratics found in Indiana that were deposited there through the process of glaciation.
Handout
Other

Nova Scotia Dept. Of Natural Resources: Story of Glaciers in Maritime Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
There aren't any glaciers left in Canada's Maritime provinces. All that remains is evidence. Learn about the glacial grooves left behind.
Activity
Other

Wesleyan University: The Ice Age in Connecticut

For Students 9th - 10th
A general site about the effects of the Ice Age on Connecticut's landscape; includes a section located in the middle of the page on glacial grooves.
Handout
Indiana University

Indiana University Bloomington: Geo Notes: Loess: Product of Ice Age Winds [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains how loess came to be deposited over much of Indiana by the melting of glaciers during the Ice Age.
Handout
Indiana University

Indiana University Bloomington: Geo Notes: Gold and Diamonds in Indiana [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Briefly describes how gold and diamonds came to be deposited in the streams of Indiana.
Handout
Australian Museum

Australian Museum: Sedimentary Environments

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource gives short descriptions of how sedimentary deposition occurs in rivers, lakes, river mouths, coral reefs, glaciers, arid environments, and tropical environments.
Lesson Plan
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Glaciers and Icebergs

For Teachers 6th - 8th
A lesson plan for simulating glacial scraping with extensions that investigate iceberg towing and iceberg melting.
Website
University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky: Rocks and Minerals: Sedimentary Rocks

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent resource for learning about sedimentary rocks and how they form. The different types of sedimentary rocks and deposits found in Kentucky are listed, with links to dedicated pages for each. Covers clay, shale, sandstone,...
Activity
PBS

Newton's Apple: Glacier Activity

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learn about how glaciers were formed and then do a simulation activity of a glacier moving slowly down a hill. What does it deposit?
Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Geology: Glaciers

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive tutorial, you will learn about glaciers - rivers of ice. Learn about the features caused by moving glaciers.
Handout
National Snow and Ice Data Center

National Snow and Ice Data Center: All About Glaciers

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive information about glaciers. Tells about the life of a glacier, how they form, how they impact the surrounding areas, and what happens when glaciers stop growing. Includes a photo gallery, and links to scientific research on...
Handout
Indiana University

Indiana Univ. Bloomington:geo Notes: Moraines: Evidence of Ice Age Glaciers [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what moraines are, how they are formed, some types, and where they are found in Indiana.
Graphic
Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Generalized Glacial Map of Northern Illinois, Ice Age

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1911 of the glacial remnants in northern Illinois, showing areas of moraine deposits, driftless areas to the east, Illinoian drift, lowland drift, till sheets, and the proglacial Lake Chicago outlet.
Website
Curated OER

National Park Service: Explore Nature: Views: Glaciers: Embark on a Journey

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about types, features, and movement of glaciers, erosion and deposition of rock, and locations of glaciers in our National Parks. Read about how scientists monitor glacial movement and conduct scientific research on climate's...
Website
Curated OER

National Park Service: Grand Canyon Geology

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive information about the geology of the Grand Canyon. Looks at some principles of geology evident there, forces that have shaped its geological features, how its valleys and canyons were formed, the characteristics of the Colorado...
Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Western New York, 1911

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1911 showing the distribution of morainal deposits and direction of ice movement in western New York during the last glacial period.