# Event Details - **Event Name**: Using Earth’s Archives to Unravel Ancient Ice Sheet Mysteries - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Educator workshop (grades 6-12) using paleoclimate to understand past ice sheet disruption events and their connection to global changes.About this EventDuring the last ice age, several mysterious events occurred that disrupted the large ice sheet over North America. These events, also known as Heinrich events, released “armadas” of icebergs into the North Atlantic ocean and coincide with changes in ocean circulation, precipitation, and ocean chemistry. While Heinrich events have been studied by scientists for decades, the full story of how they occurred and the total extent of their impacts remains unclear.This workshop will discuss how we can use evidence from Earth’s natural archives to unravel these mysterious events. Ice cores and ocean sediments contain stories much like a history book. Each ice bubble contains gases from Earth’s past atmosphere, providing insight into prior atmospheric conditions. Each sediment layer contains rock fragments delivered by icebergs, which can be traced back to their source ice sheet like puzzle pieces. It is the job of paleoclimate scientists like Danielle and Kaden to study these natural clues and reveal past ice sheet changes.For this workshop, Danielle and Kaden will provide insight into the cutting edge methods paleoclimate scientists are using to improve our understanding of Heinrich events and their connection to other global changes.This workshop will show an ongoing artificial iceberg experiment at our David Center for Innovation and include a hands-on demonstration with homemade classroom sized icebergs to test in smaller tanks and interpret observations. Additionally, teachers will have the opportunity to tour the ice and sediment core lab facilities at WHOI to learn firsthand how sediments and ice can tell ancient stories.NGSS StandardsConstruct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock strata for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth's 4.6-billion-year-old history.Construct an explanation based on evidence for how geoscience processes have changed Earth's surface at varying time and spatial scales.*Analyze and interpret data on the distribution of fossils and rocks, continental shapes, and seafloor structures to provide evidence of the past plate motions.Apply scientific principles to design a method for monitoring and minimizing a human impact on the environment.*Analyze geoscience data to make the claim that one change to Earth’s surface can create feedbacks that cause changes to other Earth systems.For financial assistance or other questions, contact Grace Simpkins, gsimpkins@whoi.edu https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/706a0530-34b4-11f1-8ff9-73a7d0c41a96-rimg-w987-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/woods-hole/using-earth’s-archives-to-unravel-ancient-ice-sheet-mysteries/100001986836785309 - **Event Categories**: Workshops, Nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 30, max: 30, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Woods Hole - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Quissett Campus - **lat**: 41.5350135 - **long**: -70.6477768 - **full address**: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Quissett Campus, 360 Woods Hole Road, Woods Hole, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Using Earth’s Archives to Unravel Ancient Ice Sheet Mysteries - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/0510fb65a9a6cbb66a389fa4c6a5151e0457e2f8543e724c4361536854eb90b2-rimg-w1200-h576-dc000000-gmir.jpg?v=1775808506 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Using Earth’s Archives to Unravel Ancient Ice Sheet Mysteries being held? - **A:** Using Earth’s Archives to Unravel Ancient Ice Sheet Mysteries takes place on Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Quissett Campus, 360 Woods Hole Road, Woods Hole, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Using Earth’s Archives to Unravel Ancient Ice Sheet Mysteries? - **A:** Tickets for Using Earth’s Archives to Unravel Ancient Ice Sheet Mysteries are priced at USD 30 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityParticipantUSD 30Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Using Earth’s Archives to Unravel Ancient Ice Sheet Mysteries? - **A:** Using Earth’s Archives to Unravel Ancient Ice Sheet Mysteries is organized by WHOI Sea Grant. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Using Earth’s Archives to Unravel Ancient Ice Sheet Mysteries is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Woods Hole, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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