Introduction
Have you ever wondered why the ocean rises and falls every day? 🌊
As young scientists, you are about to explore the mystery of ocean tides and discover how the moon and gravity affect our planet. Get ready to investigate, analyze, and explain this natural phenomenon!
Use the following links:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5pviFQnFzE
- https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/education/tutorial_tides/
- https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/tide/
Task
Your task is to create a short presentation (PowerPoint or poster) explaining:
- What ocean tides are
- The causes of tides
- The different types of tides
At the end of this activity, you will present your work to the class.
Process
- Watch the video about ocean tides:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5pviFQnFzE - Read the article about tides:
👉 https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/education/tutorial_tides/ - Explore more information here:
👉 https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/tide/ - Take notes on:
- What tides are
- Causes of tides
- Types of tides
- Work with your group to organize ideas
- Create your presentation
- Present your output
Evaluation
Evaluation (Rubric)
| Criteria | Excellent (5) | Good (3) | Needs Improvement (1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Content | Complete and accurate | Some missing info | Incomplete |
| Creativity | Very creative and clear | Some creativity | Not creative |
| Organization | Well-organized | Slightly organized | Disorganized |
| Presentation | Clear and confident | Some difficulty | Unclear |
Conclusion
Through this activity, you have learned how ocean tides work and what causes them. 🌊
You also developed your research, teamwork, and presentation skills.
Now ask yourself:
👉 How do tides affect people’s daily lives?
Credits
The information and resources used in this WebQuest were taken from the following sources:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5pviFQnFzE
- https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/education/tutorial_tides/
- https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/tide/
This WebQuest was created for educational purposes.
Teacher Page
Grade Level: Grade 8
Subject: Science
Topic: Ocean Tides
Objectives:
Students will be able to:
- Explain what ocean tides are
- Identify the causes of tides
- Differentiate types of tides
Duration: 1–2 class sessions
Teaching Strategy: Inquiry-based learning (WebQuest)
Assessment: Presentation rubric