Crash Course
Tides
Tides go in and tides go out, but how do they relate to gravity and the moon? The video explores the relationship of gravity over distance, tidal force parameters, the battle of the bulges, and tidal lock. It connects not only the ocean...
PBS
Global Ocean Currents
What forces drive the ocean's currents? Science scholars observe global ocean currents at different depths to explore their characteristics and patterns. Part of PBS's Weather and Climate series, the resource includes teaching...
American Museum of Natural History
What is Marine Biology?
A marine environment covers the majority of the earth but is arguably the least understood. Teach young scientists about the characteristics of oceans and ocean species using an interactive online lesson. The in-person or remote learning...
Deep Look
These Fish Are All About Sex on the Beach
Here's an unusual approach to ensuring the survival of a species! Introduce young biologists to the California grunion, a fish that mates on land rather than in the water. The video shows how grunion make use of time and the tide to...
Physics Girl
Everything You Should Know about Trappist-1 Exoplanets
Have we found the next Earth? Join the host of an interesting physics series as she learns what scientists know about the planets orbiting the star Trappist-1 during an engaging video. Astronomers discuss how they located the system,...
Crash Course
Community Ecology: Feel the Love
Warblers are small birds that have been known to get caught in spider webs. The video covers community ecology, focusing on the Competitive Exclusion Principle using the example of warblers. It also includes fundamental versus realized...
NASA
Science at Nasa: Ocean Tides Lost and Found
This article explains what forces are at work on changing the tides of our oceans.
NOAA
Noaa: National Data Buoy Center: What Are Tides?
This site from the National Data Buoy Center presents a brief description of the nature of ocean tides.
Monterey Institute for Technology and Education
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Tides
This animation on tides is very thorough, explaining the cause of tides and the adaptations organisms must have to survive in the intertidal zone. An additional simulation will test your understanding of tides.
NOAA
Noaa: Our Restless Tides
This site provides an excellent explanation of the nature of tides and how they are formed. The one shortcoming is the use of the fictional "centrifugal force", but this is commonly misused in literature.
NOAA
Noaa: Tide and Current Glossary [Pdf]
This site offers definitions of the many and varied terms used to describe tides and currents.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Earth Science for Kids: Ocean Tides
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.
NASA
Sci Jinks: What Causes Tides?
How do ocean tides work? What causes them? Find out with this resource.
NOAA
Noaa: National Weather Service: Jetstream: The Ocean
Online school for weather presents a complete guide to the ocean and its effect on our weather such as El Nino, hurricanes, floods, and droughts. Explores layers of the ocean, sea water, waves, tides, rip currents, and more. A review...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Crash Course Astronomy: Tides
Explore the world of tides, and learn how they have shaped most objects in the universe. What is the relationship between tides and gravity? How do planets and their moons become tidally locked? What would happen if you were 300km tall?...
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Whoi: What Causes Tides?
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.
NASA
Scijinks: Tides and Oceans
Discover some interesting facts about tides and oceans and activities which correspond.
NOAA
Noaa: National Ocean Service: Tides Online
Coast to coast tide data. Links to state and storm information, historical data and frequently asked questions all about tides.
NOAA
Noaa: National Ocean Service: Education: Currents
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...
Other
Univ. Of South Carolina: Www Tide and Current Prediction
The Univeristy of South Carolina provides predictions for tides and currents from all coasts of the U.S. Also provides useful related links.
Other
Quoddy Loop: Tides
This resource gives an in-depth description of the Quoddy Loop of Islands within the Bay of Fundy. This area has the greatest tidal range in the world. Learn what causes these massive tides.
Texas A&M University
Ocean World: Bringing the Ocean to the Classroom
Online resource for students and teachers to see information on icebergs, fisheries, coral reefs, waves, currents and more. Provides teachers with learning activities. Has its own ask-an-expert site (Ask Dr. Bob), and provides real-time...
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Earth's Oceans Tides
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.
Museum of Science
Museum of Science, Boston: Ebbs and Flows of the Sea
A simple one-page explanation of oceanic tides. Includes instructions for completing a tide-mapping activity.
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