Tides
Gain an understanding of high, low, spring, and neap tides on Earth by observing the tidal heights and the positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun. Tidal bulges can be observed from space, and water depths can be recorded from a dock by the ocean.
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Tides
Gain an understanding of high, low, spring, and neap tides on Earth by observing the tidal heights and the positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun. Tidal bulges can be observed from space, and water depths can be recorded from a dock by the ocean.
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A wonderful gizmo that shows the geometry between Earth,Moon,Sun system and how it affects the oceans of the Earth. Easy for kids to connect
Recommended for: Earth/Space ScienceGizmo User from Virginia
This one helped me really understand how the tides work. Also, a great real-world connection for sinusoidal functions.
Recommended for: Earth/Space ScienceGizmo User from Virginia