In Explore the Ice Age! with 25 Projects by Cindy Blobaum, readers ages 7-10 have an opportunity to delve into the history,
causes, and effects of the most recent ice age that ended on planet earth about
10,000 years ago and discover how that ice age influenced the lives of stone
age humans as well as later civilizations.
Students are encouraged to step into the role of the scientists
who are still studying the ice age climate, people, mammals, and natural
environment associated with this amazing time in earth’s history.
A thoughtful introduction sets the tone by explaining how ice
ages occur and laying out the basic steps to scientific research -- from asking
a question, to creating and testing a hypothesis, and then evaluating the
results. The first project is creating an Ice Age Journal where readers will make
notations regarding what they learn and keep track of their observations as
they attempt the various other projects.
Topics include:
An overview with a look at the physical world that acquaints
students with tundra, permafrost, the water cycle, glaciers and other important
features of the ice age world.
The work of scientists such as paleontologists, archaeologists,
anthropologists, geologists, and climate scientist, and the geological evidence
for ice ages.
The animals that lived during the ice age, their unique
adaptations and how changing climate worked for and against the survival of
various animals.
How humans found shelter, hunted and gathered food, made clothing
and tools like spears and needles, and created art.
In
addition, sidebars define “Words To Know” and text boxes highlight
important events, concepts, and facts to enrich the reading experience. Each
chapter offers a variety of hands-on activities to focus attention and
reinforce specific content by digging deeper into individual topics
Timelines, colorful maps, charts, illustrations, and examples of Ice Age sites
around the U.S., together with a glossary
and additional resources, provide plenty of visual interest and support the
content.
Highly recommended for STEM classrooms and after-school programs, home and school libraries.
