Tidal Causes

In this sorting activity, students decide whether each tidal influence is caused by the Moon, the Sun, or both. Examples include spring tides, daily cycles, and neap tides. Learners apply reasoning about gravitational strength and celestial alignment. A reflection prompt asks which celestial body plays the bigger role in creating tides, reinforcing understanding of cause dominance and relative influence.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Science – Comparative Gravitational Forces

Science – Moon and Sun Influence on Ocean Tides

English Language Arts – Categorizing Scientific Information

Writing – Justifying Evidence-Based Conclusions

This worksheet is part of our Tides and Their Relation to the Moon collection.