The Drakensberg mountain range encompasses massive sandstone buttresses, grass-covered plateaus, and cathedral-like rock towers. But how did these mountains get here?
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Drakensberg: Barrier of Spears: Where Did These Mountains Come From?
You’re as Cold as Ice!: Lesson Overview
In this video-enhanced lesson, students will learn how glaciers and glacial movement have affected the Earth through a series of Web interactives and hands-on activities. (Grades 9-12)
You’re as Cold as Ice!: Video Segments: Ireland
Segments from the NATURE episode "Ireland" provide examples of the effects glaciers can have on a landscape.
Breaking it Down: Video Segments: Violent Hawaii
These clips from the NATURE episode "Violent Hawaii" illustrate how erosion has shaped Hawaii's landscape, and show measures being taken there to limit theprocesses of erosion.
Breaking it Down: Lesson Overview
This video-enhanced lesson discusses the processes of weathering and erosion and how they work together to shape the earth's landscape. (Grades 9-12)



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