Introduction
Have you ever wondered why the ocean rises and falls every day? Tides affect fishing, travel, and even coastal communities. In this activity, you will explore what causes ocean tides and why they change.
Task
You will:
- Explain what causes ocean tides
- Differentiate high tide and low tide
- Create a simple diagram or short explanation showing how tides work
Process
- Watch a short video about ocean tides.
- Read the provided article or notes.
- Answer guide questions:
- What causes tides?
- What is the difference between high tide and low tide?
- Create a diagram (drawing or digital) showing the Earth, Moon, and tides.
- Share your answer with the class or submit it.
Evaluation
Your work will be graded based on:
- Accuracy of explanation (40%)
- Completeness of answers (30%)
- Creativity and clarity of diagram (30%)
Conclusion
By completing this WebQuest, you should now understand how the Moon and gravity affect ocean tides and why they are important in our daily lives.