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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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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Use for 5 minutes a day.
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Google Doc of Student Exploration Sheet
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Best For:
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade Science
Task Card: Tides
This task card can be used for remote learning or in class as a small group or individual activity. In th... (more)is activity, students will explore the effects of the Moon on the tides.
Best For:
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade Science
User Recommendations (3):
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: Algebra II, Calculus, Pre-CalculusGizmo User from Virginia