MS Module 6: Waves and Tides
Lesson 1 : Wave Energy and MotionStandard(s): SC.912.L.17.3; SC.912.P.10.20
Objective(s): (1) Use mathematical calculations as you analyze the characteristics of waves; (2) Determine the factors that influence wave height and wave speed Essential Question: How is energy utilized in the formation and propagation of waves? Vocabulary: wave, generating force, tsunami, fetch, capillary waves, swells, wave dissipation, restoring force, crest, trough, amplitude, frequency, wave period, wavelenght, wave cancellation, wave reinforcement Assignment(s): Cornell Notes 6-1; Wave Energy and Motion Asmt (Intro, GP & IP) |
Lesson 2 : Types of Waves (Supplementary Notes to 6-1)Standard(s): SC.912.L.17.3; SC.912.P.10.20
Objective(s): (1) Use mathematical calculations as you analyze the characteristics of waves; (2) Determine the factors that influence wave height and wave speed Essential Question: How is energy utilized in the formation and propagation of waves? Vocabulary: progressive wind waves, swell waves, longshore transport, rip currents, tsunami Assignment(s): Cornell Notes 6-2 |
Lesson 3 : The TidesStandard(s): SC.912.L.17.3, SC.912.L.17.2, SC.912.L.17.7
Objective(s): (1) Relate tides to the alignment and natural gravitational forces of the Earth, Sun and Moon. (2) Distinguish between tides, currents, and waves. (3) Give examples of how tides affect marine organisms. Essential Question: How does the Earth, Sun and Moon influence tides? Vocabulary: tides, spring tides, neap tides, semidiurnal tides, mixed diurnal tides, diurnal tides, high water, low water, flood tide, ebb tide, slack water, tidal bores Assignment(s): Cornell Notes 6-3; Tides Asmt (Intro, GP & IP) |