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Sharks: Fact or Fiction (Grade 2)
Master Teacher
Brenda Richardson
Time Allotment
90 minutes
Overview
Sharks are fascinating creatures, but they are not popular with everybody. Many people are afraid of sharks and think they should be destroyed. In order to protect sharks, we need to educate people as to their nature and importance. This lesson will teach students to distinguish between facts and myths about these creatures and familiarize them with the Internet as a research tool.
Subject Matter
Science
Learning Objectives
Students will be able to:
- conduct research to differentiate between myths and facts about sharks
- successfully navigate through a Web site
- use the Internet as a research tool
Standards
Science-Grade 2
The learner will demonstrate an understanding of inquiry
The student should be able to:
I. Inquiry
A. Process Skills
1. Observe
a. use the senses to gather information about objects or events such as size, shape, color, texture, sound, position, and change.
B. Inquiry
1. Plan and conduct a simple investigation
a. Ask questions about objects, organisms, and events in the environment.
b. Communicate investigation and explanations.
II. Life Science Unit of Study: Animals
a. Characteristics of Organisms
1. Organisms have basic needs. Animals need air, water, and food.
a. Identify the basic needs of animals, including shelter and living space.
2. Organisms can survive only in environments in which their needs can be met.
a. Describe the relationship between animals and their habitats.
Reading/English/Language Arts-Grade ?
Speaking
1. The student will present brief presentations, demonstration, and oral reports to inform and entertain.
Research
1. The student will plan and conduct investigation and present finding in written and oral forms.
Media Components
Sea World offers facts and myths about sharks.
Materials
- Per student:
- pencil
- Activity Sheet 1
- computer access
Preparation for Teachers
- Make copies of Activity Sheet 1.
- Place students in small groups of ?
- Bookmark the Sea World Website on classroom computers.
Introductory Activity: Setting the Scene
To discover what students already know about sharks, hold a brainstorming session with the class. Point out to students which of their facts are correct and which are not. List the students' ideas on the board. Ask the students what they would like to
earn about sharks and explain that this lesson will teach them new and accurate information about sharks.
Learning Activity
Have the students launch the Internet and go to the bookmarked site on sharks. The students will read through the Website and discover facts and myths about sharks.
Assessment
When students have completed the Learning Activity, ask them to complete Activity Sheet 1.
Culminating Activities
With the whole class conduct a discussion about sharks.
Ask students to share what they learned to be fact
or fiction about sharks.
Cross- Curricular Extensions
Art: Students can draw or create three-dimensional models of sharks.
Technology: Students can further research other Websites about sharks.
Math: Students can calculate the length and weight of various sharks.
Writing: Students can write a report on the myths and facts about sharks.
Language Arts: Students can read books about sharks.
Community Connections
Write letters to local activist groups for animal rights.
Invite an animal rights activist to speak to the class.
Activity Sheets
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YOUTUBE
FLICKR PHOTO
TWITTER
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