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Physical geography.net: Introduction to the Hydrosphere: Ocean Tides

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the last (18th) section of a textbook chapter on the hydrosphere. It explains what causes tides and tidal variations, describes some different types of tides, and shows on a world map where these tides occur. Includes link to a...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Tireless Tides: Extracting Energy From Ocean Tides

For Students 6th - 8th
Renewable energy is the energy that is extracted from natural sources, such the Sun (solar), earth (geothermal), wind, and water (hydropower). These sources are renewable because they can be replenished by the same natural sources within...
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NOAA

Noaa: National Data Buoy Center: What Are Tides?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the National Data Buoy Center presents a brief description of the nature of ocean tides.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Earth Science for Kids: Ocean Tides

For Students 1st - 9th
Did you know the rising and falling of the sea level is caused by the gravity of the Moon and the Sun? Kids learn about ocean tides including tidal currents and types of tides on this site.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Timing the Tides

For Students 3rd - 5th
Have you ever been to a tide pool during low tide? Some intertidal animals in the low tide zone are left in a tiny pool of water when the tides go out. Other intertidal animals that live in high tide zones may be left to dry out during...
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NOAA

Noaa: National Ocean Service: Education: Currents

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated tutorial explains the numerous factors which shape ocean currents. Animations help students visualize how these aspects constantly affect the water movement in the ocean and how scientists use this information to study ocean...
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Energy for Sustainable Development

Kids and Energy: Ocean Energy

For Students 6th - 8th
Generating technologies for deriving electrical power from the ocean include tidal power, wave power, ocean thermal energy conversion, ocean currents, ocean winds and salinity gradients. Of these, the three most well-developed...
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San Diego State University

San Diego State University: Researching Research

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This comprehensive unit site from the San Diego State University is geared towards seventh grade math and science students. "Students will chose a research project currently in progress and research it using traditional techniques, the...
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Cosmo Learning

Cosmo Learning: Blue Planet: Introduction to Oceanography

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of video lectures from an introduction to oceanography course taught at the University of California, Los Angeles. The course gives a general introduction to the processes and history of Earth's global oceanic system in...
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US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: The Water Cycle: The Oceans

For Students 9th - 10th
Through pictures, diagrams, and charts, learn how the ocean serves as a storehouse of water.
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HotChalk

Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Ocean Unit Introduction

For Teachers K - 1st
This lesson will introduce young students to oceans by looking at the animals, plants and water temperatures for different oceans.
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Wonderville Media

Wonderville: Oceanographers

For Students 3rd - 7th
The planet Earth has more ocean than land, so oceanographers have a lot to work with! Whether they study marine biology, tides, engineering, or water quality, there is always more to learn about the ocean and the life within it. While...

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