Lesson Plan

Shanking A Shark: Shark Dissection

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Sharks are so cool, they have their own week! Take young zoologists on a journey into one of the most amazing creatures on the planet. A lesson plan the from K20 Center engages them in a full dissection. After the lab, participants continue the learning through a round-robin question-and-answer activity.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Make the dissection a lab practical grade to give learners a chance to show off their skills
  • Hungry for more sharks? Check out an online adventure from PBS!
Classroom Considerations
  • Make sure students have Internet access to answer the questions in the Extend part of the lesson
  • Perform the dissection after the class has completed other, simpler dissections
Pros
  • The included anatomical terms presentation is a great tool to keep on hand 
  • Post-lab questions help pupils explore aspects of the shark's anatomy they might not have understood during the dissection
Cons
  • None
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