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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Shark Quiz

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this science worksheet, students demonstrate their general knowledge about sharks by taking a 15 question quiz. Students write their answers on the lines.
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Handout
University of Florida

Florida Museum of Natural History: Shark Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
University of Florida

University of Florida: The International Shark Attack File

For Students 9th - 10th
Introduction to the organization that tracks shark attacks. Links to pages on when, why, how and who the sharks attack.
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Activity
PBS

Pbs: Sharkmaster

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent site that has a few links to interesting topics on sharks.
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Website
Other

Sharks: A Masterpiece of Evolution

For Students 9th - 10th
A very basic resource about sharks that links out to other resources. Includes a section on the general background of these animals.
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Activity
BBC

Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Great White Shark

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed information about great white sharks.
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Graphic
BBC

Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Whale Shark

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about whale sharks.
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Activity
Other

Shark Friends: Virtual Shark Dive

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Swim along with Herman your lizard tour guide as he leads you through the treacherous shark infested waters within your computer. Learn about the various species of sharks such as the Megamouth, Hammerhead, Angel and many more!
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Website
Other

Sdnhm: Shark Friends Home Page

For Students 3rd - 8th
Educational site that is dedicated to educating people about sharks. Contains tons of learning exercises and activities about sharks, conservation and other sea creatures!
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Handout
PBS

Pbs: Great White Shark

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise look at the traits of the great white with a focus on it's position within the food chain.
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Activity
Treehut

Suzy's World: How to Attract a Shark

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site from Suzy's World, which is a personal site from Suzy Cato, explores the shark's great sense of smell. Content includes shark facts and a fun (and smelly) experiment.
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Activity
Treehut

Suzy's World: How Many Teeth Does a Shark Have?

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this Fact Sheet from Suzy's World, which is a personal site from Suzy Cato, you can find out how many teeth a shark has and what they eat.
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Activity
DLTK

Kid Zone: Sharks

For Students 3rd - 8th
The KidZone shows amazing images of sharks and presents all kinds of facts and activities in a format for grade school children.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Nature: Sharks

For Students Pre-K - 1st
How many species of sharks are there in the world of water? Students will discover how and where sharks live, what they eat and how they socialize through the exploration of this resource.