3/24/09 Tuesday

:Evidence of Climate Change"

Earth Space Science
Periods: 1, 2, 3, 4/5, 6/7, 10
Time: 50 min

Indiana State Standards: ES.1.17
Describe the development and dynamics of climatic changes over time,
such as the cycles of glaciation.

Daily Goals: SWBAT -

• describe the difference between short term and long term climate change.
  
• provide 3 piece of evidence for Ice Ages
• describe the difference between Glacial and Interglacial periods
  

Schedule

1. Entry Work Question, 2-3 min
2. Announcements, 5 min
3. Go over Assignment, 7-10 min
4. Attention Grabber, 4-5 min
5. Introduction, 10 min
6. Together Work, 15 min
7. Independent Work, 2 min

Lesson Plan

Entry Work Question: "Name one major change that could bring about another ice age."

Announcements: posters need to be turned in with corrections!

Go Over Previous Assignment: Pg 373, 1-6.

Attention Grabber: What evidence would you look for of a million miles of ice 10,000 years ago? Break up into groups and *think/pair/share*!

Introduction: Powerpoint on EVIDENCE of ice ages.

At the slide entitled "Evidence" have the groups raise their hands and suggest what ideas they came up with for evidence of glaciers from 10,000 years ago.

Together Work: "How many times has the Earth had an Ice Age" activity. Graph with info for students to work out in quick activity.

Independent Work: comprehension questions over powerpoint...