All About Glaciers

Student Page [Related Hot Links] [PDF File]     Object of the Activity The object of this activity is to learn about glaciers, where they generally form, how they impact the Earth on which they form and how they are influenced by the Earth's features and climate in the Katmai National Park and Preserve. To do this you will: Research video, texts and the Internet to collect information about glaciers. Work under the direction of your teacher to organize your information with that of your classmates on a relief map of the Katmai National Park and Preserve. Use the completed map to discuss glaciers both in general and in the Park.     Steps to Follow: First work with your group to discover data in your research topic. Use information from the video segment, texts and the Hot Links listed below. Prepare your data for inclusion on the map of the Park. Your data will be added to the map in a coded system. Note: Regardless of the group you are in, you may need help from your teacher to do this. Check the Hot Links on the connections between glaciers and predictions about Global Warming in order to be ready to use the class graphic map: By looking at the map, how can you prove that the glaciers are receding? If the glaciers are receding, what does that say about the climate of Alaska? Would you expect Alaska's climate to be undergoing the same changes as other glacial regions on the Earths surface? Explain.   Resources/Materials/Supplies: Video Segment Internet access Text     Working Tips and Hints Read all the Hot Link instruction sites and, then, work with your group to choose the instructions you like the best. If your group is in charge of finding and creating a relief map of the Katmai area, talk with your teacher about the best way to do this. You could make a flour and salt relief map. If not, it must be large enough for everyone to see from their seats. If your group must create a list of data and descriptions and code it to the relief map, use simple icons or bright colors for your codes if possible. If your data has more than 10 items, you may want to make copies for class members rather than create a key code that is large enough for others to read from their seats.