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This Shanking A Shark: Shark Dissection lesson plan also includes:
- Anatomical Terms PPT
- Kick Me Anatomical Positions
- Lab Observations Explore
- Shark Dissection Guide Explore
- Anatomical Terms (.pptx)
- Kick Me Anatomical Positions (.docx)
- Explore: Lab Observations (docx)
- Explore: Shark Dissection Guide (.docx)
- Shanking A Shark: Shark Dissection (.html)
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Sharks are so cool, they have their own week! Take young zoologists on a journey into one of the most amazing creatures on the planet. A lesson plan the from K20 Center engages them in a full dissection. After the lab, participants continue the learning through a round-robin question-and-answer activity.
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Instructional Ideas
- Make the dissection a lab practical grade to give learners a chance to show off their skills
- Hungry for more sharks? Check out an online adventure from PBS!
Classroom Considerations
- Make sure students have Internet access to answer the questions in the Extend part of the lesson
- Perform the dissection after the class has completed other, simpler dissections
Pros
- The included anatomical terms presentation is a great tool to keep on hand
- Post-lab questions help pupils explore aspects of the shark's anatomy they might not have understood during the dissection
Cons
- None