Catch A Wave

Table of Contents Using Real-Time Data Lesson Plans Implementation Assistance
 
Lesson Plans
Core Lessons

Tide Types: Can you determine a diurnal, semi diurnal or mixed tide?

Stranded: Students are challenged to use their knowledge of tides to solve a problem.

Survival Zone: Why is the Intertidal Zone such a dangerous place to live?

Wind Effects:Does weather have an impact on the height of tides?



Extension Lessons

Long Day?: Does the tidal movement of such massive amounts of water have an effect on the Earth?

Erosion...can you fight it?:How much energy is involved with waves and erosion? Can humans stop erosion of the shoreline?  Should we?
Is it cost effective?

Beach Replenishment Mock Trial: Students will be asked to defend one side of a debate using current internet sources



 
 

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