Format
1. A short introduction is viewed.
2. Students meet Dr. Zooki.
3. Dr. Zooki reviews vocabulary and concepts.
4. Dr. Zooki takes the students on a virtual trip to 3 sites that were created by glaciers.
5. Students will look for proof of glaciers at the three sites.
6. A review of the concepts and terms will happen at the end of the program.
7. Students will be encouraged to write Dr. Zooki.
Objectives
After participating in this program, students will be able to define key terms pertaining to glaciers and glaciation, describe the formation process of glaciers, and explain several ways in which glaciers erode land. Students will also have a better understanding of glacial deposition and how to recognize the features of glacial erosion and deposition on landscapes.
Standards Alignment
National Standards
Portions of the following content standards may be covered over the course of the program...
National Standards Connections
NCTE- ELA K-12.7 Students conduct research on issues and interests by generating ideas and questions, and by posing problems. They gather, evaluate, and synthesize data from a variety of sources (e.g., print and non-print texts, artifacts, people) to communicate their discoveries in ways that suit their purpose and audience.
NCTE- ELA K-12.8 Students use a variety of technological and information resources (e.g., libraries, databases, computer networks, video) to gather and synthesize information and to create and communicate knowledge.
NCSS - SS.2 Time, Continuity, and Change
NCSS – SS.2 People, Places, and Environments
NS. K-4 Earth and Space Science – Properties of earth materials
NS. 5-8 Earth and Space Science – Earth’s history
Common Core
ELA CCSS: SL.3.1, SL.3.2, SL.3.3
ELA CCSS: SL.4.1, SL. 4.2, SL.4.3
ELA CCSS: SL.5.1, SL.5.2, SL.5.3
ELA CCSS: SL.6.1, SL.6.2, SL.6.3
State Standards
Portions of the following content standards may be covered over the course of the program...
Ohio Revised Standards – Science
Grade Four
Theme:
Topic: Earth’s Surface
Content Statement: Earth’s surface has specific characteristics and landforms that can be identified.
Content Statement: The surface of Earth changes due to erosion and deposition.