Instructional Video

Do Mega Sharks Still Exist?

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It was THIS big! Stories from sailors suggest the existence of mega-sized sharks, but the chemistry of their remnants suggests otherwise! Scholars learn how scientists analyze fossil materials to determine age and a timeline of the life of the megalodon shark in an exciting episode of the ACS Reactions video series.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Create a timeline of the discovery of megalodon teeth
  • Incorporate during a unit on evolution
Classroom Considerations
  • Consider monitoring YouTube comments if making available for independent viewing
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Offers closed captioning to assist English learners
  • Uses a topic of interest to pupils to make scientific connections
Cons
  • None