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Which subject	Geography
What age group	Year or Grade 9
What topic	Glaciers
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Ice Giants in Our World: A Journey into Glaciers

Introduction: A Chilling Mystery

Imagine you’re standing in a vast, frozen landscape, where the air is crisp and the ground beneath your feet crunches like an ice cube in a glass. You’re surrounded by monumental ice formations that tell stories thousands of years old. Today, we’re diving into this chilling world of glaciers – those magnificent rivers of ice that hold secrets of our planet’s past and future.

Engaging Hook: Iceberg Scavenger Hunt

To kick off our lesson, we’ll embark on a fun Iceberg Scavenger Hunt! Each of you will receive a set of clues or descriptions about different types of glaciers and their characteristics. You’ll work in pairs to match each clue with an image of a glacier, which will be hidden around the classroom.

Clue Examples:

• This type of glacier is found in mountainous areas and flows down valleys, often creating stunning U-shaped valleys.
• These massive ice bodies can float on water, often breaking off to create icebergs.
• Found mostly in polar regions, these glaciers cover vast land areas and are often hundreds of meters thick.

Objective

1. Identify and describe different types of glaciers.
2. Understand the formation and movement of glaciers.
3. Explore the impact of climate change on our planet’s glaciers.

Let's Dive In

After our scavenger hunt, we’ll gather as a class to discuss what you discovered. Let’s piece together this puzzle of ice and understand how glaciers shape our continents, influence our climate, and impact ecosystems.

Think-Pair-Share

As we transition into the main content, I want you to think about this question:

“How do you think glaciers might affect the world we live in today and in the future?”

Take a moment to jot down your ideas, then discuss them with your partner. We’ll share some of your thoughts with the class, setting the stage for our exploration of glaciers.

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So, grab your warmest coat and let’s set out on this icy adventure through the world of glaciers!