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Visualizing the Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students discover the differences between global warming and the greenhouse effect through hands-on classroom experiences. They use a 2-D globe and picture cards to identify the causes of both. Students visualize the human influence on...
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Antarctica

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Young scholars explore why Antarctica is so important to the planet. They investigate the physical characteristics. Students create their own unique treaty of governance for Antarctica and discuss how laws are enforced in Antarctica.
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Worksheet
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Glaciers

For Students 7th - 8th
In this glaciers instructional activity, students complete 12 different questions related to glaciers. First, they complete the 2 tables that illustrate the similarities and differences between continental and valley glaciers. Then,...
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Worksheet
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Antics in Antarctica

For Students Higher Ed
In this ESL editing worksheet, students will focus on error correction and editing. Students will read a short passage correcting any spelling mistakes or omissions from the article.
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Earthquakes

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners observe the melting of ice. In this phase change lesson, students observe ice as it melts. They discuss the process and create a Venn diagram comparing water and ice.
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Interactive
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Ocean Currents Quiz

For Students 6th - 8th
In this ocean worksheet, students complete a 13 question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about ocean currents. Prior knowledge is assumed.
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Displaying Sea Ice

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Pupils display their knowledge of sea ice. In this earth science lesson, students create displays reflecting their understanding of sea ice.Pupils research the development of sea ice on a variety of bodies of...
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The Arctic Ocean

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Arctic Ocean activity, students read a 2 page passage, then complete 10 true/false questions. Answers are included on page 4. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Investigating Fresh Water Ecosystems

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine the fresh water ecosystems. In this environmental activity, 6th graders work in groups to collect information about a fresh water ecosystem and report their findings to the class in the form of a brochure.
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OCEAN TSUNAMI

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research the concept of a tsunami in detail and the implications of its effect upon a seashore is considered. The causes of a tsunami are investigated and compared with each other.
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Environment: Methane Sources

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students discover how human activity is increasing the release of methane gas into the atmosphere. Woring in groups, they visit the Eduzone Website and complete worksheets. Students identify the natural and human causes of methane gas.
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Edible Glacier

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students complete a KWL chart on what they know about glaciers. Then they gather together around a table containing Jello and Cool Whip cookie mixture and are introduced to the parts of a glacier by observing this model.
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Glaciers

For Students 9th - 12th
In this glaciers worksheet, students review terms associated with glaciers including esker, till, plucking, and outwash. This worksheet has 14 true or false questions.
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Interactive
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Use the Correct Present Tense Verb

For Students 4th - 5th
In this present tense verb worksheet, students complete a ten question on-line interactive quiz about present tense verbs. Students tell what verb correctly completes each sentence.
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Oceans

For Students 3rd
In this oceans worksheet, student use clues from a song titled "Oceans," then locate and label the 5 oceans. An answer key is given but page doesn't included a song link.
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Activity
Texas A&M University

Ocean World: Icebergs

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses where these monstrous blocks of ice come from and how they are formed. Also provides links to an interactive quiz, real-time data, icebergs in the desert, and more.
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Lesson Plan
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Glaciers and Icebergs

For Teachers 6th - 8th
A lesson plan for simulating glacial scraping with extensions that investigate iceberg towing and iceberg melting.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Arctic Ocean

For Students 9th - 10th
Lengthy illustrated article about the Arctic Ocean discusses all the many features and characteristics of this vast northern ocean--sea ice, icebergs, ice shelves, ice islands, the Arctic Ocean floor, continental shelf--as well as the...
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Website
Texas A&M University

Ocean World: Bringing the Ocean to the Classroom

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource for students and teachers to see information on icebergs, fisheries, coral reefs, waves, currents and more. Provides teachers with learning activities. Has its own ask-an-expert site (Ask Dr. Bob), and provides real-time...
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Newfoundland Coastal Safari: Icebergs

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the icebergs which are formed off the coast of Greenland and flow through the Northern Atlantic. Contains a link to the International Ice Patrol, a Coast Guard project to monitor large icebergs.
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Handout
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Polar Discovery: Compare the Poles: Ice

For Students 9th - 10th
A comparison of the features of ice in the Arctic and the Antarctic. Looks at glaciers, icebergs, pack ice, and multi-year ice.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Frozen Home

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about icebergs and the animals that call them home. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Graphic
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Newfoundland Coastal Safari: Icebergs

For Students 3rd - 8th
Discusses the icebergs which are formed off the coast of Greenland and flow through the Northern Atlantic. Contains a link to the International Ice Patrol, a Coast Guard project to monitor large icebergs.
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Graphic
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Newfoundland Coastal Safari: Icebergs

For Students 3rd - 8th
Discusses the icebergs which are formed off the coast of Greenland and flow through the Northern Atlantic. Contains a link to the International Ice Patrol, a Coast Guard project to monitor large icebergs.

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