Lesson 3. Glaciers
Learning Goals: By the end of this lesson you will be able to
- Understand what a glacier is and how it is formed
- Learn how glaciers move and their significance to the Earth
- Identify the different types of glaciers .
- Understand how glaciers have made such a visible impact on the Canadian landscape.
Success Criteria: By the end of this lesson you will be able to
- Relate the lesson to climate change and current world issues
- Analyze the effects of climate on glaciers today
- Identify the effects of glaciers
GLOSSARY TERMS
- Erosion
- Striation
- Alpine glacier
- Continental glacier
- Deposition
- Transportation
Search for 3 Natural disasters resulting from climate changes in recent years? What are some of the factors that resulted in these disasters and how can they be reduced?
Read from Text book
Landform Regions of Canada
Chapter 2 - page 50-54
Glaciation
Chapter 2 - page 43-46
Plate Tectonics
Chapter 2 - page 35
The Rock Cycle
Chapter 2 - page 40-42
Students to complete this after you've finished all activities/tasks in today's lesson.