Provided by: ClimateScience |Published on: April 27, 2021
Lesson Plans Grades 6-8
Synopsis
In this 60-minute experiment, students visualize the difference in sea level rise between icebergs that melt in the ocean and glaciers that melt on land and end up in the ocean.
The student handout contains a clear scientific explanation of the whole phenomenon of sea level rise.
This experiment promotes critical thinking and observation skills.
Additional Prerequisites
The teacher must download and review the teacher's guide and student handout.
The linked resources under the "Sources" section can provide additional context for teachers.
The teacher must prepare the materials needed for this activity which include play dough, clear containers, ice cubes, water, and markers or colored tape.
Students must be familiar with glaciation, weather, and climate.
Differentiation
For students who may need additional support, teachers can guide the students in each step of this experiment.
As an extension, students could write a 3-point written conclusion after this experiment.
During science class, the teacher could ask students to select all the keywords from their worksheets and write them on a concept card.
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