Glaciers: a unit exploring past climates & changing landscapes

Description

Why Choose Wild Earth Lab?

Drawing on my environmental science background, I create accurate, engaging resources that make teaching easier. Original, thoughtfully designed visuals and hands-on activities help bring the real experience of being a scientist into your classroom.

Age Range

This unit is designed to be adaptable for a range of ages, with activities and materials that can be adjusted to meet different learners’ needs. It is suitable for learners from upper elementary school through high school and works well with mixed-age groups.

What’s Included?

(41-page PDF file)

• PART 1: INTRO AND FORMATION OF GLACIERS:
  • • Introductory reading
    • Formation of glacial ice diagram
    • Unlabeled diagram copy for practice
    • Cut-out labels/pictures for practice
• PART 2: TYPES OF GLACIERS:
  • • Types of glaciers reading
    • Venn diagram activity
    • Valley glacier diagram
    • Ice cap diagram
    • Unlabeled glacier diagrams for student practice
    • Vocab lists/word banks
• PART 3: GLACIER RESEARCH:
  • • Informational handout on paleoclimatology and ice cores
    • Glacier research project worksheet
• PART 4: POST-GLACIAL LANDSCAPES:
  • • The post-glacial landscape reading
    • Common glacial landforms poster
    • Three-parts cards of common glacial landforms
    • Informational cards with more info on each landform
    • Flashcard activities – sorting, compare/contrast, and identifying glacial landforms
    • Glacial landscape poster
    • Types of moraines diagram
    • Unlabeled moraines diagram for labeling practice
    • Vocab list/word bank
    • Activity guide: building glacial landforms with clay/dough
    • Last glacial maximum: map and map interpretation worksheet
• Teacher materials: Includes directions and answer keys
• Access to additional online materials: background information and more ways to expand on this topic.

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This unit is also included in my Winter Collection!

Good to Know

• Single-classroom use: Materials are for personal and single-classroom use only and may not be shared or distributed. Contact me about multiple licenses for schools or organizations.
• Digital product: This is an instant PDF download, designed for printing on standard 8.5 × 11-inch paper. Due to the nature of digital products, purchases are non-refundable.
• Adult supervision: Activities should be completed with appropriate adult supervision.
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