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Sharks and Shorelines Lesson PlanSharks and Shorelines Lesson Plan
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Nature Works Everywhere
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6th - 10th
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Sharks and Shorelines

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Examine predator-prey marine relationships through an interactive lesson design. Learners begin by studying a specific shark species and then analyze real-time shark-tracking data. They also study threats to shark populations and specific conservation efforts.

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Concepts

ecosystems, marine ecosystems, predators, prey, predator-prey relationships

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Lead a KWL activity to activate prior knowledge of marine ecosystems
  • Convert the student worksheet to a Google doc, or similar, for pupils to complete the work online

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires laptops with Internet access for individual pupils

Pros

  • Provides teacher notes to help facilitate the lesson
  • Includes engaging examples to support the content

Cons

  • None

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