INTRO TO GLACIERS - ONLINE LESSON - PERIOD 4

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The Movement of Glacial Ice


Today online we finished up our discussion of water issues, and in particular, a discussion on Climate Change and its impacts on water.  We learned about the importance of warming oceans, and the negative impacts that can stem from their increased temperature. 

From there, we made the link between oceans and glaciers, and how glaciers are incredibly important 'caretakers' of the ocean - by staying frozen, and maintaining their capacity for albedo, they are able to help keep things cool, and maintain the salinity balance in the ocean. 

THE FOLLOWING ASSIGNMENT IS FOR WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6TH.  IT'S FOR ALL PERIOD 4 STUDENTS TO COMPLETE on WEDNESDAY. 

Bring answers to class!

HOPEFULLY YOU ENJOY THE ASSIGNMENT! 

**Note - Group B, you will have some different material to examine Thursday in the PM.  Group A, please ensure this is complete before tomorrow's class

The plan for today is as follows: 

  • Think about the notes from today's lecture, and review the powerpoint if you'd like.  
  • Complete Part 1 (Google Tour), Part 2 (Video Questions), and then Part 3 (Textbook reading)
  • Optional - watch the videos in Part 4 - they are beautiful and relaxing and why not?! =)
  • Be prepared to hand in your answers in class when I see you next


PART 1 - Google Earth Tour - Glaciers 

Glaciers of the World Tour- go through the following Tour that Ms. Sawatsky has created for you.  Instructions: 

  • Ensure that you are reading the text boxes for each location
  • Look at the different photos in the boxes
  • Zoom in, zoom out, move around and check out the different places - learn how to go from 2D to 3D - have some fun! 
Here is the tour!  Click on the link to get started.  Glaciers of the World
  • Once the tour opens, click on PRESENT! Or the Play button, then there should be 8 locations for you to take a look at. 
RECORD and hand in- 

3 Interesting Facts about specific Glaciers in the tour that you found cool or beautiful

2 Facts/Observations about glaciers in general 

Then, play around on Google Earth and find 
1 cool glaciers of your choice and record - its name (or mountain range if it doesn't have a name), where it is, and why you believe it to be beautiful/cool


PART 2 - HOMEWORK WEBQUEST

Watch the following video clips and answer the following questions
  • VIDEO 4 - Excellent video on Glaciers + Innovation/Inventions - the Human Geography side of glaciers - How To Grow a Glacier 
    • What is the rainshadow area of a mountain?
    • Do you think this is a viable solution for the future?

PART 3 - STUDY GUIDE READINGS - Prepare for our lesson this week - 
  • Read pages 47-52 in your Study Guide.  Notes are optional, but this will help you understand the material this week.

PART 4 - EXTRA BEAUTIFUL STUFF
Interested in glaciers and want to learn more?  Stressed out and want to look at some beautiful pics of nature and animals?  Go no further =) 

Our Planet: Frozen World - full episode - its so good! 

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