STUDENT ACTIVITY 3

Comparing Predicted Tides with Real Tides

 

1. Select one of the four cities that has a PORT: San Francisco, Houston, Tampa or New York City
PORTS (Scroll down to "PORTS" and click on it.)
 
2. Use a tide prediction chart to chart the tides for one month.
Daily Tide and Current Predictions
Tidal Prediction: West Coast
Catalina Consulting (Provides tidal information for one month.)
3. Compare the predicted tides with the actual tides. Use a spreadsheet to organize and chart your data.
 
4. Analyze your data and write out your conclusions.