Essential Question:

Would the earth still have eclipses and ocean tides if the moon disappeared?

 

Can I do the following...

1. Describe the cause of ocean tides.

2. Explain why the side of the earth facing the moon and the side of the Earth that is opposite from the Moon experiences high tide at the same time.

3. Describe how often tides occur.

4. Compare the relative strength of neap tides and spring tides.

 

 The following attachments are used in class and can be printed off or viewed for extra practice or enrichment:

Moon Dance Video ?s

Behavior of Tides

 

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