Description:
Text with illustrations covers defining an iceberg and why they have the colors they do, the dangers of icebergs, and obtaining fresh water for human use from icebergs. Hotlinks to other sites with background information are provided, with synopses of those sites. Classroom activities are underdevelopment.

Organization:
TOPEX/Poseidon Education Project

URL:
http://oceanworld.tamu.edu/students/iceberg/icebergintro_sm_table.htm

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

Cost:
Free over the Internet

Education Level:
Grades 5-8

Subject:
Geography
Oceanography -Physical
Polar Regions
Snow and Ice

Resource Type:
Internet Site
Curriculum/Instructional Materials
 
 

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