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Explore the amazing power of glaciers with a hands-on earth science experiment! After first learning basic background information, learners go on to create their very own chunks of frozen water and gravel in order to observe first-hand the ability of ice to carve and shape the earth.
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Instructional Ideas
- Include this resource in an earth science lesson series on erosion
- Supplement the lesson by presenting pictures and/or videos of major geological features resulting from the action of glaciers
- Create a worksheet that asks students to record their observations from the activity and answer a series of related questions
- When simulating the action of glaciers, provide the class with different naturally occurring materials and have pupils compare the erosion of each
Classroom Considerations
- Lesson must be performed over two days to allow students' glaciers to freeze overnight
Pros
- A list of key vocabulary is included with the lesson
- Additional activities are suggested for extending learning about glaciers
- Pictures of glacial striations are provided as support with teaching about the action of glaciers
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- None