Monday, November 29, 2010. Module IX - Terrestrial Cryosphere Introduction. How are climate, terrestrial ice and Alaskan indigenous cultures all connected? Changes in temperature along with changes in latitude, altitude, precipitation and the different heat capacities of land and water all interact to create the dynamic realm of terrestrial ice; glaciers, permafrost, rivers and lakes. Besides the science of how these complex systems interact, thi.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010. Visual from Unite Us illustrating snow cover beneath spruce trees and in the open. Middle and High School Students in the Chugach Extension School Program. With supplements from the resources gathered from our course modules. A Develop questions and formulate a testable hypothesis.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010. Final Project - Melting Ice in a Warmer World. What, where, why and who. The students will come away with a greater understanding of the causes and effects of melting terrestrial ice and the impacts this will have on Alaskans, both Native and non-Native.

Monday, December 27, 2010. Present a view of Native history that acknowledges its validity independent of Western ideals. Provide examples of Native history-keeping that elevate oral tradition from charming lore to authentic record. To transform the image of the intellectual capabilities of Alaska Natives and American Indians as it is currently communicated in popular culture and education. To renovate the methodology of persons responsible for communicating those images. Known for its elaborate formline.

My name is Cheryl and I am a science teacher at Palmer HIgh School. I am creating this blog for the class Explore Alaska! Friday, December 24, 2010. 1 Lake ice and snow. Teachers Domain Video and Essay. There is a lot of information on this website. Look at whatever is interesting to you. Insert link for data sheet. 2 Read the background essay. 3 Answer the discussion questions.

Sunday, December 19, 2010. We will be able to learn through exploration through the Teacher Domain website, as well as other hands on materials. Students will explore volcanoes in Alaska before we begin. Friday, December 10, 2010. Climate change a few d.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010. Students will learn about the carbon cycle.

Monday, January 10, 2011. Begin with the 1000 snowflakes quiz. To get students thinking about distribution of ice and snow on earth. Have students explore the Snowflake Physics interactive. Take the students out to Westchester Lagoon with scopes and slides to get a closer look at actual snowflakes outside. Make models of the snowflakes we observed. Sunday, December 12, 2010.