Misconceptions
1.Glaciers erode by pushing rocks.
2.The 'Ice Ages' happened in the past and are now over.
3.The present Ice Caps have always existed on Earth, although their size has changed through time.
4.Glaciers are only moving ice masses as they move toward the ocean.
5.Glacial ice moves backwards during glacial retreats.
Stops
Loveland Quarry
Eddy Discovery Center
Topics
Today will focus on glacial deposits and erratics in Michigan.
The sweeping question of the day is:
Can you explain the origin of the local material you see in the hillside? Where does the material come from?
Resources
Glaciers (VIEWS, National Park Service)
Ice Stagnation and Paleodrainage In and Near and Interlobate Area
USRA
UCSD
When Glaciers Covered Michigan Lesson Plan
Maps
Read Chapter 6,
