Virtual Field Labs – Climate Clues from the Past with Dr. Meredith Kelly

CategoryVirtual Field Labs
Science Standards1) Science and Engineering Practices: Asking Questions and Defining Problems; Planning and Carrying Out Investigations; Analyzing and Interpreting Data; Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking; Engaging in Argument From Evidence. 2) Disciplinary Core Ideas: Earth Systems; Earth and Human Activity. 3) Crosscutting Concepts: Patterns; Cause and Effect; Systems and System Models; Energy and Matter- Flows, Cycles and Conservation; Stability and Change.
File TypeYouTube
DescriptionDr. Meredith Kelly looks at geologic clues from the end of the last ice age for insight into how our current ice sheets may respond to the rapid warming of our planet. These videos are part of the U.S. Ice Drilling Program's School of Ice Virtual Field Lab series.

School of Ice - Virtual Field Labs - Climate Clues from the Past with Dr. Meredith Kelly

Episode #1

Introduction to Meredith and Geomorphology. 

Episode #2

Evidence of ancient ice in modern landforms.

Episode #3

What melting ice sheets in the past tell us about our current climate crisis.