Indiana Dunes National Park Lab Activity: Glaciers and the Great Lakes Lab

Unlock the wonders of Indiana Dunes National Park with our engaging Lab Activity! This educational activity dives deep into the natural history of the breathtaking dunes and offers a hands-on laboratory exercise to illustrate how these magnificent formations came to be. Perfect for stimulating curiosity and learning among middle and high school students, this resource is an all-in-one treasure trove for both educators and students seeking an interactive and informative experience.

Indiana Dunes National Park is full of immense sand dunes which really help us to understand more about the ice age and the Great Lakes.

In this lab activity, students will read about Indiana Dunes, including a brief history and location, the formation of the dunes by glaciers, evidence of glaciers and glacial movement and the Great Lakes.

Then, they will conduct an experiment that demonstrates what happens during glacial movement by sliding a piece of ice across a pan with flour in it. Finally, they will answer several questions about what they learned.

This product includes:

1. Teacher Directions-including prep info and materials needed

2. Teacher Procedure

3. Student Packet-Reading about Indiana Dunes National Park; Lab directions and analysis questions

4. Student Packet Answers

5. Teacher Tips

To do this activity, each group/individual will need:

• Copy of the student packet (INCLUDED)

• Pencil

• Rectangular baking pan

• Flour (enough to fill the pan halfway)

• Water

• Small styrofoam bowl

• Freezer

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