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Ice and glaciers: How are cold places affected by a warming planet?

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Why this, why now

This unit teaches pupils about the physical processes that influence cold places around the world and how areas of ice have changed over time due to climatic variations. Pupils will learn about the impact of global warming on glaciated areas and what this means for the future of our planet.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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Ice and glaciers: How are cold places affected by a warming planet?

This unit teaches pupils about the physical processes that influence cold places around the world and how areas of ice have changed over time due to climatic variations. Pupils will learn about the impact of global warming on glaciated areas and what this means for the future of our planet.

12 lessons
  1. Glacial processes
  2. Glacier formation
  3. Protecting Antarctica
  4. Countries in the Arctic
  5. Ice change over time
  6. The Mer De Glace
  7. Antarctica: A frozen wilderness
  8. Evidence of glaciation in the UK
  9. Glacial landforms
  10. Climate change in polar regions
  11. The Arctic Tundra
  12. Antarctic food webs