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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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Handout
Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Sharks

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about various species of sharks in this brief but informative site.
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Curated OER

Hammerhead Shark

For Students Pre-K - 1st
hammerhead shark
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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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Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Hammerhead Shark

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Cartoon drawing of a hammerhead shark.
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Website
Other

Fishin for Facts Library

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive site that includes a wealth of information on whales, sharks, penguins and squid.
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Handout
Merriam-Webster

Merriam Webster: Dictionary Illustration: Types of Sharks

For Students 9th - 10th
Labeled illustration of five types of sharks: mako, tiger, thresher, hammerhead, and great white.
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Website
Other

Ocean Oasis: Field Guide

For Students 3rd - 8th
Ocean Oasis is a giant-screen film that depicts Mexico's Sea of Cortes and the Baja California desert. This companion site features much of the information the film has, such as beautiful images of animals, water, and land that have...
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Dive Into a Coral Reef

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about coral reefs and some of the sea creatures that call them home. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Dive Into a Coral Reef!

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about some of the animals that live in a coral reef. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Unesco: Colombia: Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary

For Students 9th - 10th
Located some 506 km off the coast of Colombia, the site includes Malpelo island (350 ha) and the surrounding marine environment (857,150 ha). This vast marine park, the largest no-fishing zone in the Eastern Tropical Pacific, provides a...