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Revolutions of Earth: Tidal Locking InteractiveRevolutions of Earth: Tidal Locking Interactive
Publisher
CK-12 Foundation
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Interactives
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
15 mins
Instructional Strategies
Differentiated Instruction
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Technology
Video
Internet Access
Accessibility
Larger Text
Year
2016
Usage Permissions
Creative Commons
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Interactive

Revolutions of Earth: Tidal Locking

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This Revolutions of Earth: Tidal Locking interactive also includes:
  • Spaceship Earth—An Animated Documentary of How Earth Works
  • Ptolemy's Solar System
  • Student Reference
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Need a hands-on activity that tests your scholars' knowledge of the relationship between Earth and the moon? This interactive has it on lockdown! Science scholars manipulate the moon in its path around Earth, then answer multiple-choice and discussion questions to expand their understanding of tidal locking. The content leads them through the basics of gravitational force and the moon's dark side.

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Concepts

the earth's rotation, the moon, orbiting, gravitational force

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Direct learners to head to the CK-12 Café to discuss the content online with other young scientists
  • Monitor class members' progress for a formative check

Classroom Considerations

  • Must have a CK-12 account to access the interactive
  • Students need individual Internet access to use the resource

Pros

  • Gives pupils feedback on each answer they provide
  • Simple graphics and movement allow individuals to focus on the concept

Cons

  • None

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