Shark Research Activity

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...

Learners 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.

In this shark behavior 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, answers included.

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 visit an ocean aquarium exhibit where they can observe Black tip reef sharks. They observe the shark's behavior and read any information exhibited on the walls. They complete a worksheet based on information collected.

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.

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

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

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...

Young scholars create a linking chain to demonstrate the food chain.  In 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...