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How to Make a Lake

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Students examine the Michigan state quarter and discuss the effects glaciers have on land formation. They perform an investigate using ice cubes and sand to show how glaciers have carved the land.

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conducting investigations, glaciers, hypotheses, the great lakes, data analysis

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data, glaciers, great lakes, hypothesis, investigation, science
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Grade
2nd - 3rd
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 days
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
Year
2004
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