Use this sea ice, glaciers, and sea level rise reading to teach students some of the consequences of climate change. Then, students answer text-dependent questions (from the provided article) on a corresponding worksheet.
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In this activity, students will:
- READ an article about sea ice, glaciers, and sea level rise.
- ANSWER text-dependent questions. All information can be found in the text, so no prior knowledge is required.
Topics Covered:
- Difference between sea ice and glaciers
- Two types of glaciers (alpine and ice sheets)
- How and where each forms
- How each is a part of their ecosystems
- How they are affected by warming temperatures
- How scientists gather climate data from ice cores
- Sea level rise and its potential consequences
Teacher Notes:
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- Addresses NGSS MS-ESS3-5.
- A link to the Google Slides version is provided within the downloadable PDF.
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- Includes answer key.
- Please note that this sea level rise reading is not editable.
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Related Standards:
- NGSS MS-ESS3-5: Ask questions to clarify evidence of the factors that have caused the rise in global temperatures over the past century.
