Description:
Text with illustrations covers what ice ages are, and how ice sheets and glaciers form; what scientists do and do not know about why ice ages come and go; the possible link to a wobble in the orbit of the Earth around the Sun; and a few concepts about ocean circulation and heat transfer. Hotlinks to other sites with background information are provided, with synopses of those sites. Classroom activities are under development.

Organization:
TOPEX/Poseidon Education Project

URL:
http://oceanworld.tamu.edu/students/iceage/iceageintro_sm_table.htm

Contact:
Brent Porter
Email: bporter@ocean.tamu.edu

Cost:
Free over the Internet

Education Level:
Grades 5-8

Subject:
Glacial Geology
Global Environmental Change
Greenhouse Effect
Oceanography - Physical
Snow and Ice

Resource Type:
Internet Site
Curriculum/Instructional Materials
 
 

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