Tidal Vocabulary Match

This vocabulary-focused science worksheet supports students in Grades 5, 6, and 7 as they build understanding of ocean tides through matching key terms to their definitions. Students strengthen scientific vocabulary, reading comprehension, and conceptual understanding as they connect terms such as High Tide, Low Tide, Spring Tide, and Neap Tide to descriptions involving the alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon. A short writing prompt encourages learners to explain one term in their own words and describe its impact on coastal environments and marine life.

Learning Goals

• Ocean Science Vocabulary (Grades 5-7) – Accurately define and apply key tide-related terms
• Earth-Moon-Sun Relationships – Understand how celestial alignment affects tidal strength
• Reading for Meaning – Match scientific definitions to correct terminology
• Scientific Writing – Explain concepts clearly using appropriate vocabulary

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with Earth and space science and ELA standards
• Clear Matching Structure – Reinforces comprehension through focused comparison
• Application Writing Prompt – Extends vocabulary learning to real-world coastal impacts
• Flexible Use – Ideal for science units, review lessons, assessments, or homeschool instruction

This tidal vocabulary worksheet helps students strengthen scientific language, comprehension, and application skills through meaningful ocean science content. By matching terms and explaining their impact, learners gain a clearer understanding of how tides work and why they matter for coastal ecosystems. It’s a no-prep resource for both classroom and homeschool settings that supports vocabulary development, scientific reasoning, and real-world connection.

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