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.

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)