Curated OER
What Do You Think About Sharks?
Fourth graders explore sharks. They read a story about sharks and act out using Reader's Theater. They discuss fact and attitude statements about sharks and complete a Shark Survey. They create a shark promotion brochure informing...
Curated OER
Shark Attack
Students examine the white shark. They think critically about a set of shark facts and predict whether the statements are true or false. Students describe a year in the life of a white shark living in the Red Triangle. They create a...
Curated OER
Graphing Shark Sizes
Third graders work in cooperative groups to research shark lengths and graph their information. After a lecture/demo, 3rd graders work in groups to find the length of ther shark and chart the results.
Curated OER
Adventure To the Unknown----Shark Beneath the Reef
Students use the internet to access background information for their slide presentation based on the story- Shark Beneath the Reef.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Sharks and Rays: Myth and Reality
Learn about the reproductive system of the dogfish shark through a video gallery. Also read about the myth that sharks must constantly swim or they will die. PDF transcripts are available for each video.
PBS
Pbs: Whale Watcher
PBS site invites you to join Jean-Michel Cousteau's team as they journey along with a team of gray whales as they make their way to Alaska.
PBS
Pbs: Jean Michael Cousteau Ocean Adventures: Predator Protector
This is a great interactive game that allows players to guide three different threatened shark species to food and away from danger.
PBS
Pbs: Nova: Shark Attack!
An informative site that touches on evolution, life cycle and interesting facts about sharks.
PBS
Nova Online: Island of the Sharks
A beautiful site that incorporates a story with your interactive exploration of shark anatomy. Use this site for it's great images and fun learning activity.
Other
The Marine Science Institute
The Marine Science Institute offers various general information about the San Francisco bay and its ecology.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: How Cuttlefish Avoid Being Eaten by Sharks
Brief read on an adaptation technique cuttlefish use to avoid being eaten by sharks.
Other
Mcsuk: Seas Fit for Life
In this thorough site, you will find lots of teacher resources including marine environmental issues.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Ocean Portal, You Navigate
Delight in the fresh colors, sights, and sounds on this dynamic site on the ocean. Major categories consist of Ocean Life & Ecosystems, The Ocean Over Time, Ocean Science, and The Ocean and You. New information on sharks, a slideshow...
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: Shark Basics
You will find the most commonly asked shark questions in this comprehensive site. Topics include shark basics, shark biology, shark conservation, shark attacks, and shark research.
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Sea World: Sharks and Rays
This site provides extensive information about sharks and their relatives. Content includes a focus on a shark's habitat, distribution, physical characteristics, senses, behavior, diet, reproduction, anatomy and physiology,...
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Five Animals That Have Inspired Technology
Read about the influence five animals--kingfishers, whales, geckos, dogs and sharks--have had on modern technology.
PBS
Nova Online: Island of the Sharks
NOVA provides a unique look into the world of sharks. Explore the "World of Sharks" for a species list, the Shark-O-Matic, diagrams, vivid descriptions of close encounters and shark attacks, and more.
University of Florida
University of Florida: The International Shark Attack File
Introduction to the organization that tracks shark attacks. Links to pages on when, why, how and who the sharks attack.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Shark Attack! The Hunt
This interactive module from the NOVA: "Shark Attack!" web site details the six senses that sharks use to find and capture their prey.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Sharks in Our Future
In this video segment from Nature, see the value that sharks can have on the tourism industry in an area. [1:41]
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: Great Hammerhead
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents an in-depth look at the great hammerhead. Learn about the taxonomy, common names, geographical distribution, conservation, habitat, food habits, reproduction, importance and danger to...
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Sharks
Find out about various species of sharks in this brief but informative site.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Fish
Provides fascinating facts and colorful images of a variety of fish with a map of the location where they can be found.