Distance Learning
- Grade Level:
- Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
- Subject:
- Science
- State Standards:
- NGSS:
6th-8th grade: MS-ESS3-5 Earth and Human Activity and MS-ESS3-1 Earth and Human Activity.
When European settlers first arrived in what would later become Glacier National Park, they found over 80 active glaciers. Today, the count is 26. Learn about the characteristics of a glacier, the climate and weather of Glacier National Park, and how park scientists are working to understand how climate change will shape the future of our park.
About the Program
Our Disappearing Glaciers program is appropriate for 6th-8th grade.
Video conference runs ~ 60 minutes.
How to Participate
Programs generally take place in late fall and again January through April, and we usually begin taking reservations at some point in the fall. If you would like to sign up for a distance learning program, send us an email and we will contact you to let you know how to register.
Note: Please be aware that Glacier National Park is in the Mountain Time Zone and follows daylight savings time changes. Programs cannot start any earlier than 9 am Mountain Time, which means programs for schools in Eastern Time cannot start before 11 am, Central Time 10 am, and Pacific Time 8 am.
Materials
This program includes suggested pre and post-visit lessons.
Last updated: May 30, 2024