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When Land Ice Melts

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The Arctic and Antarctic Ice caps are the focus of this Earth science lesson. In reality, this is more of a demonstration than a lesson, but there is rich discussion that happens before, during, and after the demonstration. Very interesting idea!

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glaciers, antarctica

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land ice, antarctica, icebergs, arctic ice cap, science
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Science
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Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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Collaborative Learning
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