Introduction
Introduction
Have you ever wondered why the ocean rises and falls every day? Ocean tides affect fishing, transportation, and even the daily lives of people living near the sea. In this activity, you will explore what causes tides and how they impact humans and the environment.
Task
You are a young marine researcher. Your task is to create a short presentation or poster explaining:
- What ocean tides are
- The causes of tides
- The effects of tides on people and marine life
- Ways people can stay safe during extreme tides
At the end of the activity, you will present your work to the class.
Process
- Read the assigned articles and watch the videos about ocean tides.
- Take notes about the causes and effects of tides.
- Work with a partner or group to discuss your findings.
- Create a poster or PowerPoint presentation.
- Present your output in class.
Resources
- National Geographic – Tides
- NOAA Ocean Facts
- BBC Bitesize – Tides
- YouTube Educational Video on Tides
Evaluation
|
Criteria |
Excellent (5) |
Good (4) |
Fair (3) |
Needs Improvement (2) |
|
Content Accuracy |
Information is complete and correct |
Minor errors only |
Some missing details |
Many incorrect details |
|
Creativity |
Very creative and organized |
Organized presentation |
Some creativity shown |
Lacks creativity |
|
Teamwork |
All members participated |
Most members participated |
Few members participated |
Poor cooperation |
|
Presentation Skills |
Clear and confident |
Mostly clear |
Some unclear explanations |
Difficult to understand |
Conclusion
Through this WebQuest, students learned how ocean tides are formed and why they are important to people and the environment. Students also developed research, teamwork, and presentation skills while exploring online educational resources.