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An excellent lesson tidal patterns is here for your middle and high schoolers. In it, learners read a tide chart, determine the high and low tides for a particular place, and learn how to correct for differences in tidal times and heights for other locations on the same day. Excellent activities, worksheets, and resource links are embedded in this fine lesson.

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tides

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tides, tidal patterns, moon phases and tides, science
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Grade
6th - 12th
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Science
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For Teacher Use
Duration
21 days
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