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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: The Moon Lunar Cycle and Tides

For Students 9th - 10th
Given models and illustrations, students will identify, demonstrate, and predict the sequence of events in the lunar cycle and relate the position of the moon and sun to their effect on 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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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Whoi: What Causes Tides?

For Students 9th - 10th
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute provides an in-depth but easy to read article on the role of the moon and the sun in respect to tides.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Tides

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Reveals tidal patterns and that tides are caused by the gravitational attraction of the Sun and Moon to Earth.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Earth's Oceans Tides

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains what tides are and the difference between Proxigean Spring Tides, spring tides, and neap tides, and how these are formed. Graphic illustrations are provided.