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Glaciers are the star of the show in this Earth science lesson. In it, learners gain an understanding of how glaciers are formed, how they move, and what types of landforms they create. This lesson plan is written in the classic format, and includes some wonderful extension activities and a terrific assessment to be used at the end of the study. Very good!

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geology, glaciers

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geology, glaciers, glacial ice, science
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Grade
5th - 6th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 days
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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