Learning in Florida's Environment (LIFE)- Longshore Drift

Students will measure the speed of a longshore drift current using a tennis ball. Students will plot the distance the ball was carried versus time in order to measure the current's velocity.
Resource ID#: 22888 Type: Problem-Solving Task
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General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 6
Intended Audience: Educators educators, Parents
Suggested Technology: Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: Velocity, Displacement, Longshore Current, Longshore Drift, Time
Instructional Component Type(s): Problem-Solving Task,  Worksheet,  Teaching Idea,  Professional Development
Instructional Design Framework(s): Structured Inquiry (Level 2), Learning Cycle (e.g., 5E)
Resource Collection: iCPALMS

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