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Let's watch this video. Then, in your breakout room, discuss why you think shark sightings near the beach have increased over the last 10 years.
Let's watch this video. Then, in your breakout room, discuss why you think shark sightings near the beach have increased over the last 10 years.
I can make and support with evidence a claim about the increase in shark sightings near the beach over the last 10 years.
I can make and support with evidence a claim about the increase in shark sightings near the beach over the last 10 years.
This means I will analyze statistics about shark sightings.
This means I will analyze statistics about shark sightings.
This means I will make a claim about why shark sightings have increased.
This means I will make a claim about why shark sightings have increased.
This means I will share my claim and supporting evidence with my classmates.
This means I will share my claim and supporting evidence with my classmates.
Morning Work Time
Morning Work Time
For morning work time, complete the following activities. As you complete them, take notes about any possible CAUSES of increased shark sightings that you notice.
For morning work time, complete the following activities. As you complete them, take notes about any possible CAUSES of increased shark sightings that you notice.
1. Watch this video about the increase in shark sightings:
2. Watch this video that shows a marine biologist explaining some of the reasons the shark sightings near Santa Cruz County have increased.
3. Read this article and this article and this article for other perspectives on why shark sightings have increased.
Once you have completed the activities above, answer the question on google classroom about why shark sightings have increased. You will write at least 3 possible explanations (claims) for why the number of shark sightings have increased over the last 10 years.
Once you have completed the activities above, answer the question on google classroom about why shark sightings have increased. You will write at least 3 possible explanations (claims) for why the number of shark sightings have increased over the last 10 years.
If you want or need more information, here are some ideas:
If you want or need more information, here are some ideas:
- Information and Pictures about Great White Sharks
- Learn more about the White Shark
- Watch this video about how to find Shark Tooth Fossils
- Check out this awesome National Geographic shark documentary!
Afternoon Work Time
Afternoon Work Time
You will work with a group to put together a PSA (Public Service Announcement) for Galsville, a small beach town on the Atlantic coast. Your public service announcement should do the following:
You will work with a group to put together a PSA (Public Service Announcement) for Galsville, a small beach town on the Atlantic coast. Your public service announcement should do the following:
1. Explain that shark sightings have increased on the beach in your town
2. Explain two possible causes for the increase
3. Provide guidance for the public to follow to help stay safe on the beach and in the water
You can use any medium that you want to present your PSA. A google slides (powerpoint) is a good option, but you can choose another method if you prefer.
You can use any medium that you want to present your PSA. A google slides (powerpoint) is a good option, but you can choose another method if you prefer.
Each group will have 5 minutes to present their project when we return at 2PM. I will grade as you present. See you soon!
Each group will have 5 minutes to present their project when we return at 2PM. I will grade as you present. See you soon!
Some resources that might help:
Article about the increase in attacks and some ideas for staying safe
Debrief
Debrief
I can make and support with evidence a claim about the increase in shark sightings near the beach over the last 10 years.
I can make and support with evidence a claim about the increase in shark sightings near the beach over the last 10 years.
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