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Sharks: Should they be afraid of us?

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/14/gk2/
scaredshark.html

A lesson plan for Grades K–1 and 4 Science

Provider: National Geographic

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Appropriate grades
K–1 and 4
Subjects
science (biology and life science)
Provider
National Geographic

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In this Xpeditions lesson, students explore different kinds of sharks and discuss the reasons why people are both afraid of and interested in sharks. Through several activities, they consider sharks' importance in nature and create brochures to educate beach visitors about sharks. Students participate in an online quiz in order to develop their knowledge and understanding of shark behavior. Xpeditions provides a list of all materials needed to complete this lesson and links to the Florida Museum of Natural History, PBS Online, and Sharks.org, which all provide information on the various types of sharks.

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Science (2005)

Grade 1

  • Goal 1: The learner will conduct investigations and make observations to build an understanding of the needs of living organisms.
    • Objective 1.01: Investigate the needs of a variety of different plants:
      • Air.
      • Water.
      • Light.
      • Space.
    • Objective 1.02: Investigate the needs of a variety of different animals:
      • Air.
      • Water.
      • Food.
      • Shelter.
      • Space.
    • Objective 1.04: Identify local environments that support the needs of common North Carolina plants and animals.

Kindergarten

  • Goal 1: The learner will make observations and build an understanding of similarities and differences in animals.
    • Objective 1.01: Observe and describe the similarities and differences among animals including:
      • Structure.
      • Growth.
      • Changes.
      • Movement.
    • Objective 1.02: Observe how animals interact with their surroundings.