Trapped by raising waters in a beach cave...  Finding razor clams on a foggy morning...  Sailing to sea with the tide...  Tides affect us often in our human pursuits.  Understanding what causes them and their timing enhances your skills.

Tide Quest

Your task is to find answers to the tide-related  problems listed below using the skills you acquire aided by the  references.  Start with learning the Skill.  Next attempt the Task - using further references as needed.
 
 
I. Tasks  II. Skills  III. References
A Find the tide chart for a place you're visiting Locating tide tables 7-day Tidal Info   Reed's
B Finding when high and low tides occur Reading tide tables 7-day Tidal Info   Reed's
C Adjusting the listed times for local places Finding  local differences Local Differences
D Finding tides in the future Predicting future tides Tide Predict-US Stations   Tide Predictor
E Understanding the causes of tides Lunar tides' causes Causes of Tides   More Detailed   Simplier 
F Seeing the patterns in a monthly graph Plotting a graph Lab manual or tides lesson
G Use nautical terms correctly Graph events    Their causes NOS Glossary    Water-level terms
H Use the tides to plan activities When to sail A fisherman or sailor
 
 
Upon mastery of these skills and problems, you will be able to use tidal information successfully and with understanding.    Collate your answers to the various tasks.
Include with them your final product:- a new question about tides or a new site to be  added to this site.
 
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