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Grade K - 3 - April 13 - April 17

Description

This collection of art lessons, activities and games will introduce young students to the biology and behaviors of sharks. While also having FUN!

Sharks are mysterious and misunderstood creatures that have fascinated people for generations. There are over 400 species of sharks worldwide. Sharks belong to a large group of fishes known as Chondrichthyes, which in Greek means “cartilage fish.” This group also includes skates and rays, all of which have skeletons made of cartilage, not bone.

Essential Question: 

• Why do sharks float?

Materials

• Paper

• Pencil

• Crayons/Markers

• Tape

• Scissors

Steps

• Watch Intro Video

• Explore shark website, videos, and activities

• Choose one or do all the shark art lessons

Instructional Video

Cool Videos About Sharks

Ms. W's Examples

Other Resources and Activities

Website: 10 Shark Facts for Kids

Website: Cool information about sharks

Videos with American Sign Language