Glaciers: Then and Now

A large data table is given to your elementary earth scientists in which they record observations that they make while viewing pictures of Alaskan glaciers. They compare and contrast recent photos with older photos. Hold a discussion with the class after the activity; questions and background information is provided to help you guide the process. This simple, but stimulating activity can be used when teaching on the impact of climate change.

Concepts

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global warming, climate change, glaciers

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Additional Tags

climate change, global warming, glacier, glacier retreat, melting sea ice, science

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Resource Details

Grade

4th - 8th

Subjects

Science

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Resource Type

Lesson Plans

Audience

For Teacher Use

Duration

1 hr

Instructional Strategy

Discussion

Usage Permissions

Creative Commons

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