Glaciologists study the properties of ice and snow by collecting samples and conducting research on their changes over time.
Glaciologist
Glaciologist
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Welcome to your first day on the job! Watch this video to see what a day in the life of a Glaciologist is like.
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One way glaciologists study glaciers is with ice cores.
STEP 1: Watch this video to learn what an ice core is and how scientists use them:
STEP 2: Make your own ice core! All you need is a plastic container and 3 different materials like rice, cereal, and raisins. Add the materials in varying amounts into the plastic container.
STEP 3: Now the hard part – how does this model an ice core?! What could each of the 3 materials represent? How does this show what a real ice core shows?
Post a picture of your ice core and your answers to step 3 in the Student Showcase to build your resume!