Explore a Tide Pool
At Beavertail State Park in Jamestown, Rhode Island, pools of seawater can stay among the rocks when the tide goes out. Follow these steps to explore one safely.
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Plan your trip. Go with an adult. Ask the adult to check the tide and weather before you leave. A low tide is a good time to look for pools.
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Get ready. Wear shoes that grip well. Bring water, a hat, and sunscreen. You can also bring a small notebook and a pencil.
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Walk with care. Stay close to your adult. Wet rocks can be slick, and waves can splash over them. Walk slowly and stay away from the edge of the water.
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Find a pool. Look for water sitting between the rocks. Stop where you have a safe place to stand. Never climb down to a pool by yourself.
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Look closely. You may see small snails on the rocks or seaweed in the water. Watch for a tiny crab hiding in a crack. Be still and see what moves.
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Leave things as they are. Look at the animals without picking them up. Leave rocks and seaweed in place. They can be homes or hiding spots for small animals.
- tide:
- The regular rise and fall of ocean water.
- grip:
- To hold firmly without slipping.
- slick:
- Slippery.
- crack:
- A narrow opening or split.
- sunscreen:
- Something you put on your skin to help protect it from the sun.
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“Explore a Tide Pool” is a instructions reading passage about Tide pools, written for Lower Elementary. It takes about 2 minutes to read (249 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.