Look OUT! SHARK!

Introduction

You have your Scuba suit on, your air tank is checked, and you are ready to dive right into the water. But, wait. What is that? It's a SHARK!!

Your mission is to jump in and discover the truth about sharks.

Are you ready to dive in?

Task

Here's what is going to happen.

As an underwater explorer you will encounter many different species of animals. I want you to keep a lookout for...

The shark known as the "Gentle Giant".

and

The five sharks that are most dangerous to humans.

After you have swam with the sharks, I want you to learn a little more about them.

What are baby sharks called and what happens when sharks lose a tooth?

Get READY to jump!

Process

SPLASH!

Begin your expedition by clicking on the shark. Determine which shark you would be if you were born a shark.

Keep swimming until you find the "Gentle Giant".

WATCH OUT! These sharks are dangerous!

Careful, he only looks like a baby!

LOOK at all those teeth.

Oh, NO! It's... it's.... IT'S A GREAT WHITE SHARK!!

Don't get too close but see if you can figure out

1. How big do Great White Sharks grow?

2. How much do they weight?

3. How fast can they swim?

You better get out quick!

Evaluation

Wow!

Sharks are so cool! Let's put your knowledge to the test and see what you learned under the sea!

Take the shark quiz now.

Lastly, you need to record your findings.

Journal Entry: Sharks

Record what you learned.

Be sure to use the vocabulary words we have discussed so far.

predator, shark, pup, dangerous

Conclusion

Until next time!

Now that you have had a full day of exploring, sit back and relax with a good book!

Teacher Page

Great kid-friendly links for learning about SHARKS!