Virtually Science

Students learn about tsunamis using a case study of the 2011 Japanese tsunami. They read through the causes and facts of the tsunami and answer questions along the way. There is a short video about the propagation of a Tsunami. Google link provided for easy inclusion into your virtual classroom

Correlate sand size to beach elevation, sorting to wave energy, grain shape to wave action, and identify abiotic and biotic features. Sample pictures with scale. Google docs link included for easy inclusion into your virtual class.

Students calculate tidal range and then use the information to determine the neap tide, spring tide, 3rd quarter moon, new moon and 1st quarter moon. They use predicted and actual tide data to develop a hypothesis about why the actual is so different from the predicted. Google document link is included for easy inclusion to your virtual classroom.

Students use the table and directions to correct their test submission, and example is included. A google document link is provided for easy inclusion into your virtual classroom.

Simple worksheet discussing pro's and con's of wave energy use in the United States

Directions for layers of the ocean poster with links for student information. Rubric included.

Students use longitude and latitude coordinates to complete the picture (Eagle, Falcon)

3-2-1 exit ticket. Google document link at the bottom of PDF for easy inclusion into your virtual platform