Introduction
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Glaciers!
Doesn't this look amazing?
I’m not sure if this is snow?
Or melting ice! I’m confused!
Students! Any guesses?
Yes, if you guessed “Glaciers” you are correct. But what are glaciers...and where can we find them?
Today we will dive into the world of dynamic body of ice called Glaciers,
unveiling the characteristics and causes in these splendid forces of nature.
Fun Fact: Approximately 10 percent of the Earth is covered by glaciers.
Are you guys ready?
Let’s learn more about Glaciers and have fun at the same time.
"Webquest for Elementary Level Students".
Click on task to see whats next.
Task
Your Task:
Today you will be introduced to the huge bodies of ice known as glaciers, you will learn many things about them.
By the end of this Webquest you should be able to answer the following questions:
1.How do Glacies form?
2. What are Glaciers made of?
3. Where do glaciers form?
4. Do Glaciers move?
5. What does meltwater carry?
FUN FACT:
The picture above is of the Hubbard, which is the largest tidewater glacier on the North American continent.
ANOTHER FACT!!!
Global climate change is real.
The Glacier National Park in 1910 was home to an estimated 150 glaciers.
Since then the number has decreased to fewer than 30, and most of those remaining have shrunk.
Keep navigating this Webquest and you'll find information about glaciers!
Process
Let's get started!
Visit the website below
and answer the questions that follow:
http://www.onegeology.org/extra/kids/earthprocesses/glaciers.html
1.How do Glaciers begin?
2. What are Glaciers made of?
3. Do Glaciers move? If so, Why do they move?
4. What does meltwater carry?
Bonus: Do you know where the glacier at the top of the page is located?
Evaluation
You are almost done now, let's grade your work!
Use this rubric to grade your answers for the questions that you answered in the Process section.
I will give you an opportunity to grade your own answeres and total your earned points.
After you have graded your own answers , I will go over them and double check your earned points.
Don't forget to use the website provided to answer your questions.
Also, during the video provided you should find the answer for the bonus question.
*The bonus question is 5 extra points if correct, if incorrect don't worry it will not count towards your grade*
After you have completed the rubric keep going, Conclusion is next!
Conclusion
Congratulations!!!
You have completed the Glacier webquest.
You are now an expert on glaciers!
I hope you have enjoyed this webquest and learning about Glaciers.
Good luck with all of your future studies!
Credits
Introduction: Flood Mohammed
Task: Joselene Navarrete
Process: Tillis Damon
Evaluation: Monica Lopez
Conclusion: Hayley Coulson