Glacial Processes Assignment InstructionsAs usual, each forum assignment is broken down into two basic parts:InitialPost (worth 15 points) A follow-up post to communicate with students and further t

Glacial Processes Assignment Instructions

As usual, each forum assignment is broken down into two basic parts:

InitialPost (worth 15 points)
A follow-up post to communicate with students and further the discussion (worth 5 points)

I. Complete the following for your initial post (part A only:

A. As you've learned this chapter and in the Yosemite documentary, glaciers have tremendous erosive potential. For your initial post, research and find a 'before' and 'after' image of a glaciated landscape (I provided an example below). Next, in the form of short paragraphs summarize where and when the photographs were taken and describe the post-glacial features/landforms seen in your image (these are described in detail in chapter 19 - "U" shaped valleys, cirques, moraines, etc.). Note that you will likely not be able to see every post-glacial feature in your image, but do your best to identify what you can. Some of you are well-versed in photoshop and image processing. You are welcome to draw arrows, circles, or otherwise highlight the features in the images to enhance your description but this is not a requirement. Be sure to upload a copy of your "before and after" images so I an review them and your descriptions for accuracy.

Be sure to cite any outside resources using MLA citation format. Your initial post should be a minimum of 200 words. See the "Initial Post Rubric" below for further grading details.

II. For your follow-up post you must respond to at least one of your classmates initial post (worth 5 points). Introduce yourself to them. Provide comments/feedback on what they wrote in their initial post and/or ask questions. Some examples for this week would be - are their descriptions accurate?, did they miss any glacial features?, etc. Extra Credit Opportunity (optional; worth 2 points) - point out any glacial features they may have missed.

Your follow-up post should be thoughtful, through, and aim to generate discussion. You are encouraged to respond to multiple classmates, but the minimum requirement is one. Your follow-up post should be at least 100 words minimum. See the "Follow-Up Post Rubric" below for further grading details.

Links:

https://climate.nasa.gov/interactives/global-ice-viewer/#/

http://www.infocobuild.com/books-and-films/science/HowTheEarthWasMadeSe2/episode-05.html