Chippewa Moraine Ice Age State Recreation Area
Covered By Ice
Learn about the causes and formations of the last continental glacier that entered Wisconsin and the glacier's natural and cultural effects. Children will enthusiastically search for answers to questions by using a variety of hands-on displays in the Interpretive Center.
| Grades | 4-12 |
| Time of Year | Year round |
| Length of Program | 45 minutes - 1 hour |
| Maximum Number of Students | 28 |
| Preferred Adult/Student Ratio | 1/5 |
| Fees |
Wisconsin Model Academic Standards
This program addresses the following academic standards:
English Language Arts
- A.4.4 Read to acquire information
Environmental Education
- C.4.3 Identify people and groups of people that are involved
Science
- A.4.5 Decide what changes over time are occurring
Social Studies
- A.4.6 Identify and describe environmental changes
- A.12.6 Examine the effects of geographic or environmental change
Special Instructions
Each child will need a copy of the glacial worksheet. Teachers or staff will be divided students into groups of three. Staff will be assigned questions to teams and will continually assign new questions until the rotation time or worksheet is complete.
Additional Resources
Clipboards and pencils are provided.
Contact
Brenda Rederer
Chippewa Moraine Ice Age State Recreation Area
13394 County Highway M
New Auburn, WI 54757
(715) 967-2800
(715) 967-2801 (fax)
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