Erosion and Deposition by Glaciers |
Learning Targets:
- I can explain how glaciers cause erosion and deposition
- I can explain what happens to the lithosphere when an ice sheet is removed
- I can describe how glaciers have affected the Michigan landscape and how the resulting landforms impact our state economy
- I can explain the formation of the Great Lakes and other Michigan landforms
Introduction to Glaciers
Below are links to the 5 video clips from YouTube we viewed in class:
Time lapse of Columbia Glacier in Alaska; Creation of Glacial Ice and Glacier Movement; Glacier Melting; Breaking Off and Sweeping Away Spectators; Glacier Power
Time lapse of Columbia Glacier in Alaska; Creation of Glacial Ice and Glacier Movement; Glacier Melting; Breaking Off and Sweeping Away Spectators; Glacier Power
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Glacial Lakes of North AmericaFaces of Earth: Assembling America Science Channel, 2007 . Full Video.
Discovery Education. Web. 15 April 2013. <http://www.discoveryeducation.com/>. |
Great Lakes Information Network - Learn more about the Great Lakes
Visit this website to read and learn more about the great lakes, how they were formed and their shoreline geology. As you view these pages, look at your learning targets and take notes to help you focus on these areas.
1. Scan the 7 "Introduction" Pages on the Great Lakes
2. Read and take notes about "How the Lakes Were Formed"
3. Read and take notes about "Shoreline Geology" (much info on Glaciers found here)
1. Scan the 7 "Introduction" Pages on the Great Lakes
2. Read and take notes about "How the Lakes Were Formed"
3. Read and take notes about "Shoreline Geology" (much info on Glaciers found here)
Check out this interactive Flash video about how The Great Lakes formed!!!
The Life and Death of GlaciersThe Life and Death of Glaciers Duncan Group, 2011 . Full Video.
Discovery Education. Web. 16 April 2013. <http://www.discoveryeducation.com/>. |
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