Introduction
Have you ever been to the beach and noticed that the water level changes during the day? Sometimes the water is high, and sometimes it is low. In this WebQuest, you will explore why ocean tides happen and how the Moon and Sun affect the movement of ocean water.
Task
Your task is to create a simple infographic or short poster explaining:
- What ocean tides are
- The difference between high tide and low tide
- How the Moon and Sun affect tides
You will present your output to the class.
Process
- Watch a short video about ocean tides.
- Read provided web resources about tides.
- Take notes on important ideas (definition, causes, and types of tides).
- Answer guiding questions:
- What causes tides?
- Why do tides change?
- Create an infographic or poster using paper or digital tools.
- Present your work to the class.
Evaluation
- Content accuracy (40%) – Correct explanation of tides
- Creativity (20%) – Design and presentation of output
- Completeness (20%) – All required parts included
- Understanding (20%) – Clear explanation during presentation
Conclusion
Through this WebQuest, you learned how ocean tides work and what causes them. You also practiced gathering information from online resources and organizing it into a clear output. This activity helps develop research skills, critical thinking, and creativity in understanding natural science concepts.
Credits
- National Geographic Kids – Tides
- NOAA Ocean Service website
- Educational YouTube video about tides
- Science textbook module on Earth and Space