For this ESL 'to be' verb worksheet, students fill in blanks in sentences, using either am, is, are, am not, isn't or aren't. A link to additional resources is provided.

Why have we had ice ages in the past? This resource explores the reasons why the earth's climate has repeatedly changed to create ice ages. A quiz is available to check your understanding.

Article describing the scientific evolution of theories about the ice ages and glaciation. The international efforts of scientists are noted, as well as the influence of societal mores on how long it would generally take for new ideas to...

Students brainstorm what the living conditions during the period known as the Little Ice Age (1350-1850) might have been like then study information about lifestyles, the economy, crop yields, and human and livestock mortality.

Did you know there was a global 'Little Ice Age' around the time Columbus sailed across the Atlantic? Climatologists have documented changes in temperature and how countries and people around the world were affected. What caused the LIA?...

This activity allows students to compare the morphologies of 3-D printed teeth from Ice Age mammals. Students will manipulate 3-D prints and record observations in order to infer the diet of megafauna and discuss the role of technology...

The most recent ice age peaked between 24,000 and 21,000 years ago, when vast ice sheets covered North America and northern Europe, and mountain ranges like Africa's Mt. Kilimanjaro and South America's Andes were encased in glaciers. At...

Learn many facts about the Ice Age and the large animals alive in Ice Age North America, such as the muskox, short-faced bear, American lion, and the grounds sloth.

This website discusses the devastation caused by the Little Ice Age during the 16th century. Detailed narrative provides a multitude of possible causes for the Little Ice Age.

Describes the impact of the Ice Age on Indiana's geology and prehistoric wildlife.

Explains how loess came to be deposited over much of Indiana by the melting of glaciers during the Ice Age.

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.

Find out facts about the ice age on this site. Kids investigate about the ice ages and Earth sciences including glacial and interglacial periods, major ice ages, interesting facts, and their causes.

What is an Ice Age? Discusses the five major ice ages and the causes.

A fascinating look at where humans came from. The interactive journey begins in Ethiopia over four million years ago with our ancestor, Ardipithecus ramidus. It continues at intervals along a timeline up to the present. The journey is...

Students explore the differences between direct and indirect evidence to understand how climate has varied through time.

In this instructional activity, students develop an understanding of the relationship between natural phenomena, weather, and climate change, the study known as "phenology." In addition, they learn how cultural events are tied to the...

In this activity, students learn how volcanic eruptions affect global climate.

Printable coloring sheets of Ice Age animals, such as the dire wolf, the giant beaver, the American mastodon, and the saber-toothed cat.

Throughout Earth's history, climate has varied greatly. What causes these swings in the planet's climate? Lorraine Lisiecki investigates.

A look at Neanderthals, including their appearance, their life during the Ice Age, and their extinction. Follow suggested BBC and non-BBC links for further reading.

This very detailed article examines the long-term climate changes throughout the world. Discusses agriculture and provides graphs and illustrations. Includes lots of scientific discussion.

Explains what moraines are, how they are formed, some types, and where they are found in Indiana.

In this lesson, students examine images of alpine glaciers to develop an under-standing of how glaciers respond to climate change.