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How The Tides Have Turned
- 7 - 14
- Climate change, Coastal development, Human interaction, Tidal Safety
- UK Curriculum
- English
- 1 hour
A geography lesson that could save lives? Introduce the importance of tidal safety.
Bring the power of the Ocean into your classroom with the “How the Tides Have Turned” workshop, for pupils aged 7–14. Designed by Ocean Generation’s Ocean Academy, this interactive session explores how the Moon and Sun create tides, why coastal habitats are essential for our ecosystem, and how sea levels impact our shores.
This comprehensive pack includes a detailed teacher resource with step-by-step guidance, an engaging presentation, and hands-on activities that teach students how to read tidal charts and stay safe at the beach. Perfectly aligned with geography and PE safety links, it empowers young learners to understand, value, and protect our blue planet.
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- Geography: pupils learn how different geographical features shape local tides and why tidal behaviours vary globally.
- PE: This lesson connects teaches potentially life saving tidal safety, helping pupils stay safe during beach sports and exercise such as surfing, paddle boarding, swimming, and walking.
Students will:
- Explain what tides are and describe the difference between high tide and low tide.
- Identify how tides shape coastal habitats and explain why these habitats are important for wildlife and people.
This resource includes:
- Teacher resource with context and ideas
- Workshop presentation and teacher facilitation notes for the presentation
- Student activity
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Resources
- Presentation UK Ages 7-11 How The Tides Have Turned (PDF)
- Presentation UK Ages 11-14 How The Tides Have Turned (PDF)
- Facilitator Notes UK Ages 7-11 How the Tides Have Turned (PDF)
- Facilitator Notes UK Ages 11-14 How the Tides Have Turned (PDF)
- Teacher Resource UK Ages 7-14 How The Tides Have Turned (PDF)
- Activity Pack UK Ages 7-14 How The Tides Have Turned (PDF)
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