Introduction
Have you ever wondered why the sea level rises and falls every day?
In this WebQuest, you will explore the science behind ocean tides and discover how the Moon and the Sun influence our oceans. By the end of this activity, you will better understand how tides affect daily life, especially in coastal communities.
Task
Your task is to create a digital presentation (PowerPoint, poster, or infographic) explaining:
- What ocean tides are
- The causes of tides
- The different types of tides
- The importance of tides in everyday life
You will present your work to the class as a “junior ocean scientist.”
Process
Follow these steps to complete your task:
- Watch and Read
- Learn the basic concept of tides using the provided resources.
- Identify Key Ideas
- What are tides?
- What causes tides?
- What are the different types?
- Organize Information
- Create an outline for your presentation.
- Create Your Output
- Make a PowerPoint, poster, or infographic.
- Present Your Work
- Share your output and explain your understanding to the class.
Evaluation
Your work will be graded using this rubric:
Criteria |
Excellent (4) |
Good (3) |
Fair (2) |
Needs Improvement (1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Content Accuracy |
All information is correct and complete |
Minor errors |
Some incorrect info |
Many errors |
|
Creativity |
Very creative and engaging |
Some creativity |
Limited creativity |
Not creative |
|
Organization |
Very clear and well-structured |
Mostly clear |
Some confusion |
Disorganized |
|
Presentation |
Confident and clear |
Some hesitation |
Unclear at times |
Difficult to understand |
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have explored how ocean tides work and why they are important. Through this activity, you learned how to gather information, organize ideas, and present your understanding.