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Book Chapter | September 2011
The Sun, Moon, and Earth are three extremely large objects separated by great distances. Despite the large distances between them, each object affects the others. Earth is kept in orbit around the Sun by the…
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Book Chapter | December 2016
In this lesson, students will explore the relationship between the ocean tides and the cycles of the Moon. Disciplinary core ideas covered are the roles of water in Earth’s surface processes and Earth materials and…
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The Tides: A Balance of Forces
Book Chapter | September 2011
The interaction between the gravitational forces of Earth, the Moon, and the Sun causes tides. The rhythmic movement of the water associated with the tides causes successive high and low waters in the coastal areas.…
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Journal Article | August 2019
Harmful algal blooms and global climate change
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Journal Article | September 2015
Students explore the effects of thermal expansion on sea levels—both globally and close to home.
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Science 101: What Causes the Tides?
Journal Article | January 2012
This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. In this month’s issue the author discusses the reason tides occur.
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Science 101: What causes tides?
Journal Article | July 2004
Tides exhibit predictable cycles on daily, monthly, and yearly scales. The magnitude of the tides is dependent on the position of the Earth and Moon in relation to the Sun, but is also influenced by other factors. This…
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Troubling Tides: Will Sea Turtles Survive the Rising Seas?
Journal Article | November 2015
Explore how climate change and rising tides are putting sea turtle hatchlings at risk.
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Collection | January 2015
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Collection | October 2017
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Page | April 2020
Tips for Busy Parents Do you panic when your child comes home from school asking for help with his or her science fair project? Do you ever wonder how you can help your child learn science? You are not alone. Many parents—especially those who didn't pursue careers in science—may be apprehensive, sometimes even fearful,…
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Patterns - seasons, tides, shadows, and moon phases
Collection | January 2017
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How Can We Better Move From Data to Meaning?
Journal Article | January 2021
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Journal Article | March 2020
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Connecting Learning Through Citizen Science in the Classroom, Community, and Online
Journal Article | June 2020
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