Titantic

I thought the Titantic story line may somehow be of use when learning about glaciers. The story I assume is pretty much universally known, especially after the re release of the film and the 100 year anniversary, making it fresh in students minds. An exert from the film could be shown to visualise what a mass of ice looks like. Even though it is an iceberg, this could be the starting point, especially for those who have no idea what glaciers are. Questions could then be asked e.g. what do you think it is made from, where did this come from, where do you think they are in the world to build up an idea and sense surrounding glaciers. (Some of the answers could actually come from the film itself e.g. somewhere cold, yet encouragement could be used to think where they might be in the world. It would have to be stated that a glacier is not an iceberg, however it might be easier for year 7's to think of a glacier as a giant iceberg that is located on the land rather than floating around at sea. 

After reading some information about primary schools and cross-curricular activities, this Titantic idea may link into that. Students may have studied the Titanic or watched the film in an English lesson so could have an idea about the story line and the history which could be weaved into how we think about glaciers/icebergs in geography. 

Also, the film is easy enough to get hold off/find on youtube which makes it an easy opener or main for a lesson. Screen shots could also be taken to show the size of the iceberg so students can visualise the 'giant iceberg' aka the glacier.