Pre-trip+Lesson


 * Purpose:** 1. Students will be able to describe the evidence of glacial movement that can be found in Central Park.

S4a- Demonstrates understanding of big ideas and unifying concepts.
 * Learning Standards:** S3b- Demonstrates understanding of Earth's history.


 * Prior Knowledge:** Students should have prior knowledge of the three main types of rock (ie Sedimentary, Metamorphic, and Igneous). Students should also have knowledge of how glaciers are formed.

__**Assignments:**__ This activity can start with the Pre-Test to assess how much students can recall. Once the pre-trip lesson is complete, the students should make a prediction about what evidence they think they will find in central park.

media type="custom" key="4124079" __**Procedure:**__ Day 1: Teacher will use the PowerPoint Presentation entitled Pre-trip Lesson to introduce students to this topic.The teacher will use the PowerPoint Presentation located at the top of this paragraph to introduce the topic to the students. Students will take notes in their science notebooks on the evidence that is commonly found to determine glacial movement through an area. Also, teacher can share images in the "Evidence of Glacial Movement" page with the students. This way they have a model to follow before they go off to find their own evidence. The students will complete this lesson by making predictions in their science journals about what evidence they wil find in Central Park.

__**Modifications:**__ Using a lot of visual models that are included in this lesson will help students understand the topic and assignment more fully. Also, the teacher may want to use the resources in the "links to other activities" page on this Wiki to extend this activity.

One 45 minute class period.
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__**Reflection:**__ This learning experience is a wonderful way to show students how scientists gather information about the world and natural phenomena. Even though there is no glacier covering New York City today, we can use clues that are embedding in Central Park to prove glaciers were once present. The students are also given the opportunity to share their findings with their peers in a presentation. This is very similar to how information is passed and gathered in the scientific community. This topic is also very interesting to students because the evidence is there in the rocks, where they can clearly see it and touch it. I have learned how to easily spot this evidence when I see rocks. This is very exciting and I enjoy sharing this knowledge with my peers and students. This connects to real life situations because the students can observe the evidence of glacial movement throughout most of the United States and world. They are also practicing collaborating with peers and presenting information with other groups. This is a skill they will use throughout their education and work experiences.


 * For Full Description of this Activity go to "Glaciation Activity Full Version" **