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Article
Story Behind the Science

Story Behind the Science: Ice Ages, an Alien Idea [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Article describing the scientific evolution of theories about the ice ages and glaciation. The international efforts of scientists are noted, as well as the influence of societal mores on how long it would generally take for new ideas to...
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Handout
Other

Nova Scotia Dept. Of Natural Resources: Story of Glaciers in Maritime Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
There aren't any glaciers left in Canada's Maritime provinces. All that remains is evidence. Learn about the glacial grooves left behind.
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Handout
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Woods Hole Oceanography Institute: Ice Ages: Glaciers Advance and Retreat

For Students 9th - 10th
Why have we had ice ages in the past? This resource explores the reasons why the earth's climate has repeatedly changed to create ice ages. A quiz is available to check your understanding.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Fire and Ice: Volcanic and Glacial Features on Land and Seafloor

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students learn about glacial and volcanic features by examining and comparing bathymetric and topographic images of the Sand Point area of Alaska.
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Handout
Indiana University

Indiana University Bloomington: Geo Notes: Loess: Product of Ice Age Winds [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains how loess came to be deposited over much of Indiana by the melting of glaciers during the Ice Age.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Landforms From Glacial Erosion and Deposition

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the mostly massive features created by glacial erosion and deposition.