How to Complete a Tide Pool WebQuest

Tide pools are rocky shorelines by oceans, filled with seawater as the tide rises and falls. Plant and animals that make tide pools their home have to be adaptable to handle the wet and dry conditions of the environment. Completing a webquest allows students to explore tide pools in depth and process information at their own pace.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Learn about the four subdivisions of the tide pools. Each ecosystem is exposed to different conditions. They also provide homes to different animal and plant species.

2. Visit a tide pool or complete a virtual tour to become more familiar with the different species (see Resources).

3. Pick one animal or plant from a tidal zone and explore it in depth by collecting data and analyzing results.

4. Complete a report about your findings. Include species description, its place in the food chain and which subdivision it calls home. Draw a picture or make a model of your species to complete the report.

5. Present your findings. Share your report with your class or create a multi-media presentation.

6. Extend your findings with a creative project. Separate into teams based on the tide pool zone of your species. Work together with your team to create a story or a display of the plants and animals that live in that region.

Tips & Warnings

• Use online and offline resources to complete tide pool webquest. Explore several web sites in order to complete your tide pool webquest (see Resources).

Resources

• Review the four zones and species that make up a tide pool.
• Complete a virtual tour of a tide pool.
• These websites can be used to complete tide pool webquest.