Glaciers Webquest

All About Glaciers ~ Webquest

For today's assignment, you will need access to a computer/Ipad as well as a Google Cardboard viewer and a phone. You will need to download the Youtube app if you don't have it already.

PART 1 - EXPLORING GLACIERS UP CLOSE!

For this section, you will be exploring glaciers using a google cardboard viewer. No need for notes, simply follow the instructions. The idea is to learn and get up close to glaciers.

Watch the first 5 videos (on the viewer or the computer), and then summarize your thoughts. Respond to ONE of the following prompts after watching the videos. Remember 'rule of 3' (3 key points for a full responses).

Why are regions like the Arctic and Antarctic, ice caves and glaciers considered so fragile? OR
Explain the relationship between technological advances (like 360 videos, cameras, etc.) and education of fragile/isolated locations?

The first two videos are pretty simple, to get your eyes adapted to it..

360 Video 1 - Into an Arctic Glacier - open this in your Youtube app, and then put it into your cardboard viewers. It's 3 minutes, ensure that you spin around, look up, look down, etc.

360 Video 2 - 360 Inside an Ice Cave - same instructions as above, explore the ice cave by looking around. Imagine yourself inside of it. Only a minute long..

360 Video 3 - 360 Antarctica - Unexpected Snow - National Geographic - see penguins up close!

360 Video 4 - 360 Antarctica - Journey Through Ice -

360 Video 4 - Polar Obsession 360 - National Geographic - this one needs headphones - stunning video!

all these videos can be watched on Youtube on a computer if you can't handle the glasses.

Extra videos if you are into this:

Mendenhall Glacier Helicoptor tour - this one is kind of fun.. be sure to spin around and take a look. Particularly good after the 2 minute mark

PART 2 - What's the Science Behind Glaciers & Climate?
Why are glaciers such central parts of the way our planet functions? Pay close attention to the following sources and take notes under the headings on your assignment sheet.

Glacier Basic Facts: