Uses of Permafrost

Project:     Arctic Climate Modeling Program (ACMP)
Subject:Atmospheric Sciences, Snow, Ice & Permafrost
Theme:Permafrost
Grades:9-12

In this lesson, students will hear from  local Elder visiting the classroom to share information on permafrost in the local area. (Note: This activity is repeated in the Level I-II lesson “Walking on Frozen Ground” and Level III-IV lesson “Tour of the Frozen Ground.” If other teachers in the school are using the ACMP curriculum, they may wish to collaborate on this activity.)