Introduction
Welcome to Ocean Tides WebQuest! In this WebQuest, you will investigate the causes of tides, their patterns, and their impact on the environment and human activities. By the end of this activity, you'll have a deeper understanding of tides and be able to explain them to your peers.
Task
Your mission is to create a presentation that explains the following:
1. The reason behind ocean tides and the influence of earth, sun, and moon on its formation.
2. The different types of tides.
3. Predictions of tidal patterns for a specific location of your choice.
Gather information, conduct research, and present your findings through a digital presentation.
Process
1. Gather information about the ocean tides.
2. Create an outline of your presentation and organize the main points and subpoints.
3. Create your presentation through the use of educational tools such as Canva, Microsoft Powerpoint, and so on.
4. Share your work to your classmates and discuss what the information you had gathered.
Evaluation
| Criteria | Very Good (4) | Good (3) | Fair (2) | Needs Improvement (1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content Knowledge | Provided accurate and in depth information. | Provided surface information. | Provided information with minor inaccuracies. | Lacks understanding of the ocean tides. |
| Presentation Structure | The outlines are presented in a clear and logical manner. | The outlines are clear, but not that deep. | There are minor inaccuracies with the transition. | Confusing outline. |
| Resources | Uses a variety of credible resources. | Uses credible resources, but no citations. | Some sources are not credible. | No sources provided. |
| Presentation Skills | Presents with confidence and engagement. | Presents with confidence but lacks engagement. | No confidence and engagement. | Unclear presentation. |
Conclusion
Congratulations! You successfully completed this quest! By exploring the fascinating world of ocean tides, you’ve gained valuable knowledge about a crucial aspect of our planet’s natural systems. Ponder upon this quest, and continue to observe the wonders of nature around you.