In order so investigate the effect glaciers and glacial erosion has on mountains, we needed a material that would simulate the slow movement of a glacier.
We made goo with some pva glue and washing detergent which has a very satisfying gloopy feel and the added bonus of a nice smell!
We created slopes using blocks and boards, set our 'glaciers' at the top and watched their progress down the slope. We added obstacles to see whether the glacier would pick up debris and take it along with it, go round it or over it.
It was difficult for everyone to have enough patience as glaciers move sooo slowly, and it was very tempting to keep poking at it!
The goo is great fun to play with and keeps well stored in an airtight tub.
It all looks very interesting and Aidan said it was cool how it covered up the obstacles in its path. They all look very patient considering how slow it was.
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The glacier can get really messy if you take it apart miles p6
ReplyDeleteI missed making the gloop but I got to make the glacier. The gloop was very sticky but fun to play with. The gloop moved very slowly down the glacier Keira p6
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