Introduction
Have you ever wondered why the ocean rises and falls at different times of the day? Why is the beach sometimes dry, and other times the water covers it entirely? Welcome to your scientific investigation into the world of ocean tides! In this WebQuest, you'll become a young scientist tasked with explaining this natural mystery to your community.
Task
Your mission is to create an illustrated digital brochure or poster that explains:
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What causes ocean tides
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The difference between high tide and low tide
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Spring and neap tides
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How tides affect people, animals, and activities at sea and along the coast
Your final output will be shared with your classmates and could be displayed during Science Week!
Process
Follow these steps to complete your WebQuest:
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Watch & Observe
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Watch the video: What Causes Tides? – SciShow Kids
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Write down at least 3 new things you learned.
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Read & Learn
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Visit this article: National Geographic Kids – Ocean Tides
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Read carefully and take notes on how tides work and why they happen.
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Explore Interactive Tides
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Try this simulation: PBS Learning Media – Moon and Tides
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Play with the controls and observe how the moon’s position affects the tide.
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Create Your Poster or Brochure
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You can use Canva, Google Slides, MS Word, or any digital platform you're comfortable with.
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Include clear labels, fun facts, and images or drawings.
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Make sure your classmates can learn something from it!
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Evaluation
Your work will be graded according to this criteria: in a total of 50 points
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Criteria |
Excellent (10 pts) |
Good (8 pts) |
Fair (6 pts) |
Needs Improvement (4 pts) |
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Accuracy of Content |
All facts are accurate and clearly explained. |
Most information is accurate and clear. |
Some errors or unclear explanations. |
Major misunderstandings or missing facts. |
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Creativity & Visuals |
Very creative and visually engaging. |
Creative and visually organized. |
Some effort in design. |
Lacks creativity or visuals are confusing. |
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Organization |
Information is very well-organized. |
Mostly organized and easy to follow. |
Some parts are hard to follow. |
Poorly organized or unclear flow. |
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Use of Resources |
Used all assigned resources effectively. |
Used most of the resources provided. |
Used few resources. |
Did not use provided resources. |
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Grammar & Spelling |
No spelling or grammar errors. |
Only minor errors present. |
Noticeable errors throughout. |
Many distracting errors. |
Conclusion
Congratulations, tide explorer! You've successfully investigated the forces behind ocean tides and shared your knowledge in a creative way. Now you understand how the moon, the sun, and Earth work together in this amazing natural rhythm. Reflect on what you’ve learned:
a. What surprised you the most?
b. How did it feel to explain scientific ideas creatively?
c. What would you want to explore next?