Spring and Neap Tides Model

This QUICK but HIGHLY EFFECTIVE tides model is the best I have found to get kids to truly understand the difference between spring and neap tides.

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This resource is a simple write-up of teacher instructions on how to build a neap and spring tides model and use it as a teacher demonstration. It does NOT include a student worksheet. It is one page telling you, the teacher, how to do the demo.

Supplies Needed:

• blue poster board or thick paper
• green poster board or thick paper
• brass paper fasteners

Teacher Notes:

• This resource is not editable.
• Related standard: NGSS MS-ESS1-1
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Related Standards:

• NGSS MS-ESS1-1: Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses, and seasons.