Welcome to our In the Know topic for the month of December, The Last Ice Age. You may wish to take a look at other grade spans and recommend articles to students who are below or above their grade’s reading level.
Grades K-1 students learn that 2,000 years ago, much of Earth was covered in ice. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here. Additionally, Grades K-1 students will learn about why they can see their breath on cold days. A Spanish translation of the article may be found here.
Grades 2-3 students learn about sea levels dropping during ice ages. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.
Grades 4-5 students learn that there have been 5 major ice ages in Earth’s history. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.
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