Description:
Students discuss the potential correlation between the thickness of sea ice and the thickness of the snow cover. They predict trends in sea ice thickness with respect to snow thickness; use a graphing calculator to graph the thickness of sea ice and snow data; and interpret the graphs to determine the relationship between snow thickness and sea ice thickness.

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Organization:
Teachers Experiencing Antarctica or the Arctic
Funded by the National Science Foundation

URL:
http://tea.rice.edu/activity/tea_activity_porter_seaice.html

Contact:
Email: glacier@tea.rice.edu; http://tea.rice.edu/

Cost:
Free over the Internet

Education Level:
Grades 9-12

Subject:
Oceanography - Physical
Polar Regions
Snow and Ice

Resource Type:
Internet Site
Curriculum/Instructional Materials
 
 

Date Added to teachearth.com:
5/1/00