Girl Scout Activity Zone: Daisy, Brownie, Junior - Find Out About Melting Glaciers
Twenty thousand years ago, much of the United States was covered in glaciers. A glacier is a large area of ice that covers land and remains frozen for many years. But because of climate change, we have a warmer climate and far fewer glaciers. That might seem okay, but our entire planet is heating up too much and too fast. This creates problems for plants, animals, and humans, and it makes our weather more extreme. For example, our seasons highs and lows are more intense than we’re used to, and we also have more hurricanes and floods. In this activity, you will explore how glaciers are affected by climate change and create a model to show what happens when glaciers melt. Then, if you want to learn more, check out the World Thinking Day Award for Girl Scouts of all ages!
