Glaciers and Climate Change Unit
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This is a unit on the study of glaciers and the climate change influence on glaciers. It ends with a debate on the Causes of Glacial Ages.
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- Education > General
- Science > General
- Science > Earth Science
Education Levels:
- Grade 6
- Grade 7
- Grade 8
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
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Earth Science Glaciers climate ice core glacierLanguage:
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Creative Commons Attribution Non-CommercialSCI.9-12.E1.1A: Science
Generate new questions that can be investigated in the laboratory or field.
SCI.9-12.E1.1B: Science
Evaluate the uncertainties or validity of scientific conclusions using an understanding of sources of measurement error, the challenges of controlling variables, accuracy of data analysis, logic of argument, logic of experimental design, and/or the dependence on underlying assumptions.
SCI.9-12.E1.1C: Science
Conduct scientific investigations using appropriate tools and techniques (e.g., selecting an instrument that measures the desired quantity-length, volume, weight, time interval, temperature-with the appropriate level of precision).
SCI.9-12.E1.1D: Science
Identify patterns in data and relate them to theoretical models.
SCI.9-12.E1.1E: Science
Describe a reason for a given conclusion using evidence from an investigation.
SCI.9-12.E1.1f: Science
Predict what would happen if the variables, methods, or timing of an investigation were changed.
SCI.9-12.E1.1g: Science
Based on empirical evidence, explain and critique the reasoning used to draw a scientific conclusion or explanation.
SCI.9-12.E1.1h: Science
Design and conduct a systematic scientific investigation that tests a hypothesis. Draw conclusions from data presented in charts or tables.
SCI.9-12.E1.1i: Science
Distinguish between scientific explanations that are regarded as current scientific consensus and the emerging questions that active researchers investigate.
SCI.9-12.E1.2A: Science
Critique whether or not specific questions can be answered through scientific investigations.
SCI.9-12.E1.2B: Science
Identify and critique arguments about personal or societal issues based on scientific evidence.
SCI.9-12.E1.2C: Science
Develop an understanding of a scientific concept by accessing information from multiple sources. Evaluate the scientific accuracy and significance of the information.
SCI.9-12.E1.2D: Science
Evaluate scientific explanations in a peer review process or discussion format.
SCI.9-12.E1.2E: Science
Evaluate the future career and occupational prospects of science fields.
SCI.9-12.E1.2f: Science
Critique solutions to problems, given criteria and scientific constraints.
SCI.9-12.E1.2g: Science
Identify scientific tradeoffs in design decisions and choose among alternative solutions.
SCI.9-12.E1.2h: Science
Describe the distinctions between scientific theories, laws, hypotheses, and observations.
SCI.9-12.E1.2i: Science
Explain the progression of ideas and explanations that lead to science theories that are part of the current scientific consensus or core knowledge.
SCI.9-12.E1.2j: Science
Apply science principles or scientific data to anticipate effects of technological design decisions.
SCI.9-12.E1.2k: Science
Analyze how science and society interact from a historical, political, economic, or social perspective.
SCI.9-12.E4.p3A: Science
Describe how glaciers have affected the Michigan landscape and how the resulting landforms impact our state economy. (prerequisite)
SCI.9-12.E4.p3B: Science
Explain what happens to the lithosphere when an ice sheet is removed. (prerequisite)
SCI.9-12.E4.p3C: Science
Explain the formation of the Great Lakes. (prerequisite)
SCI.9-12.E5.4A: Science
Explain the natural mechanism of the greenhouse effect, including comparisons of the major greenhouse gases (water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone).
SCI.9-12.E5.4B: Science
Describe natural mechanisms that could result in significant changes in climate (e.g., major volcanic eruptions, changes in sunlight received by the earth, and meteorite impacts).
SCI.9-12.E5.4C: Science
Analyze the empirical relationship between the emissions of carbon dioxide, atmospheric carbon dioxide levels, and the average global temperature over the past 150 years.
SCI.9-12.E5.4D: Science
Based on evidence of observable changes in recent history and climate change models, explain the consequences of warmer oceans (including the results of increased evaporation, shoreline and estuarine impacts, oceanic algae growth, and coral bleaching) and changing climatic zones (including the adaptive capacity of the biosphere).
SCI.9-12.E5.4e: Science
Based on evidence from historical climate research (e.g. fossils, varves, ice core data) and climate change models, explain how the current melting of polar ice caps can impact the climatic system.
SCI.9-12.E5.4f: Science
Describe geologic evidence that implies climates were significantly colder at times in the geologic record (e.g., geomorphology, striations, and fossils).
SCI.9-12.E5.4g: Science
Compare and contrast the heat-trapping mechanisms of the major greenhouse gases resulting from emissions (carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, fluorocarbons) as well as their abundance and heat- trapping capacity.
SCI.9-12.E5.r4h: Science
Use oxygen isotope data to estimate paleotemperature. (recommended)
SCI.9-12.E5.r4i: Science
Explain the causes of short-term climate changes such as catastrophic volcanic eruptions and impact of solar system objects. (recommended)
SCI.9-12.E5.r4j: Science
Predict the global temperature increase by 2100, given data on the annual trends of CO2 concentration increase. (recommended)
May 2, 2011
The re-review has been completed. Your additions are fabulous! Thank you for taking the time to create such a comprehensive and multifaceted resource.
April 11, 2011
Hi Laura,
I am the lead reviewer and we would be glad to re-review your content. Thanks for letting us know you have not completed it. When you are done, nominate your content for review and we will take care of the rest.
Kathy
April 2, 2011
This review was completed when I only had started the unit.
Could I have this reviewed when the unit is complete?
I will not be done until Apr. 8
I appreciate the feedback- because it is very detailed and specific.
I publish this as I go, so my group can see the progress...
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Glaciers and Climate Change Unit
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Glacier Properties: Snow, Water, Ice
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Local Use of Technology to Study Snow Melt Patterns
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Changing Glaciers
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Culminating Activity
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