Distance Learning
- Grade Level:
- Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
- Subject:
- Science
- State Standards:
- NGSS:
6th-8th grade: MS-ESS3-5 Earth and Human Activity and MS-ESS3-1 Earth and Human Activity.
When European settlers first arrived in what would later become Glacier National Park, they found over 80 active glaciers. Today, the count is 26. Learn about the characteristics of a glacier, the climate and weather of Glacier National Park, and how park scientists are working to understand how climate change will shape the future of our park.
About the Program
Our Disappearing Glaciers program is appropriate for 6th-8th grade.
Video conference runs ~ 60 minutes.
How to Participate
We are currently accepting reservations for distance learning programs for the 2023-2024 school year. Programs this year will take place between January and April. If you would like to sign up for a distance learning program, send us an email.
To register, please send us an email containing the following information and we will reach out to schedule a date and time:
- Name of the Ranger-led Distance Learning Program you are interested in
- Name of your school
- City and state of your school
- Your phone number
- Grade level of the classes participating
- Number of classes and number of students in each class (maximum of 3 classes)
- Names and emails of the teachers who will participate in the program
- Preferred distance learning platform (e.g., Zoom).
- Teachers typically host the call, and the park joins the connection
Note: Please be aware that Glacier National Park is in the Mountain Time Zone and follows daylight savings time changes. Programs cannot start any earlier than 9 am Mountain Time, which means programs for schools in Eastern Time cannot start before 11 am, Central Time 10 am, and Pacific Time 8 am.
Materials
This program includes suggested pre and post-visit lessons.
Last updated: November 2, 2023