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Glaciers Of Kenai Fjords:
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Activity 1: Glacial Impact: What Does It Look Like?
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Activity 2: Geological Formations: Theories and Evidence
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Activity 3: Glaciers "Talk": The Impact of Climate on Earth
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Activity 4: Impact of Glaciers on the Landscape
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Activity 5: Impact of Glaciers on Plant Life
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Activity 6: Studying Glaciation: One Subject, Many Sciences
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Final Activity: In teams, go on a Scientific Treasure Hunt in Kenai Fjords National Park to investigate the skills and science disciplines involved in a study of the environment.
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National Science Standards: (see Activities Legend)
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Content Standard A: Science as Inquiry 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, FA

Content Standard B: Physical Science 1, 2, 3, 5

Content Standard C: Life Science 5, FA

Content Standard D: Earth and Space Science 2, 3, 4, 5

Content Standard E: Science and Technology 6, FA

Content Standard F: Science in Personal and Social Perspectives 4, FA

Content Standard G: History and Nature of Science 2, FA


National English Standards: (see Activities Legend)
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1: Reading For Perspective - Students read a wide range of print and non-print texts to build an understanding of texts, of themselves, and of the cultures of the United States and the world; to acquire new information; to respond to the needs and demands of society and the workplace; and for personal fulfillment. Among these texts are fiction and nonfiction, classic and contemporary works. 1, 2, 5

2: Understanding the Human Experience - Students read a wide range of literature from many periods in many genres to build an understanding of the many dimensions (e.g., philosophical, ethical, aesthetic) of human experience. 2

4: Communication Skills - Students adjust their use of spoken, written, and visual language (e.g., conventions, style, vocabulary) to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes. 1, 4, FA

5: Communication Strategies - Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes. 3, 4, FA

6: Applying Knowledge - Students apply knowledge of language structure, language conventions (e.g., spelling and punctuation), media techniques, figurative language, and genre to create, critique, and discuss print and nonprint texts. 1

7: Evaluating Data - 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 nonprint texts, artifacts, people) to communicate their discoveries in ways that suit their purpose and audience. 1, 2, 5, 6, FA

8: Developing Research Skills - 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. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, FA

10: Applying Language Skills - Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information). 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, FA


National Geography Standards: (see Activities Legend)
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Element 2: Places and Regions 1, 3, FA

Element 3: Physical Systems 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, FA

Element 5: Environment and Society 1, FA


National Mathematics Standards: (see Activities Legend)
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Measurement 1, 3, 5

Data Analysis And Probability 1, 5


National Social Studies Standards: (see Activities Legend)
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III: People, Places, and Environments 1, 2, 5

VIII: Science, Technology, and Society 1

IX: Global Connections 1, 4, FA

X: Civic Ideals and Practices 3, FA

 

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