Shark Research Activity

Students find out what people think about sharks by conducting a survey. After a trip to the aquarium or additional research, students conduct a follow-up survey to find out how their opinions have changed.

Students read creation myths to learn various cultural explanations for natural phenomena. They select sharks and write myths to explain physical structures, behaviors or roles in ecosystems. They research the animals to provide...

Students work together to measure themselves on sidewalk. They compare their height with those of sharks. They compare and contrast different types of sharks as well.

In this shark behavior instructional activity, 4th graders draw pictures of teeth for five types of shark, then read about an extinct shark, Megalodon, answer five questions about this shark, color, cut and put together a shark puzzle,...

A fun collection of activities about marine life would be a great addition to your elementary science unit. From cute penguins to scary sharks, the unit features crafts, experiments, and basic research projects that will teach your...

Students study shark and ray adaptations that have helped their survival.  In this animal adaptations lesson students view a video and work in groups to research specific types of sharks and rays.

Learners create a linking chain to demonstrate the food chain.  For this food chain lesson, students use the Internet to research sharks, including what they eat, and create a chain link with a picture of a shark.  They continue this...

Students research sharks, the food chain, and the water habitat shared by humans and sharks.

Discover basic information about nurse sharks and read articles describing recent studies in the Florida Keys. To show their textual understanding, learners write grant proposals as if they are scientists wanting to research nurse shark...

Students research fish. In this marine biology lesson, students use the Internet to research a specific fish and their habitat, range, and size. Students fill in a worksheet with their notes.