In The Scoop on Sharks you’ll learn about shark diversity, and get a sense of their body sizes and habitats.
SKU: 1022. Category: Science. Tags: Science.
Do you think all sharks are scary? Well, they aren’t! Sharks come in a wide range of shapes and sizes (over 300 different kinds) and eat different kinds of food from oysters to tiny plankton. In The Scoop on Sharks from Be Naturally Curious you’ll learn about shark diversity, and get a sense of their body sizes and habitats. You’ll also learn about the special anatomy of sharks and how the jaws of different sharks match the kind of food they eat. Ready to become a museum expert on sharks and build your own stuffed shark? Dive right in!
Story: The Scoop on Sharks. Join Mrs. Puffer and her class of turtles, crabs, and fish, to hear the students present what they’ve learned.
Activity 1: Sharkify: Make a Shark! Turn a stuffed animal into a shark (temporarily) by adding important anatomical features.
Curiosity Connector. Curious about people who swim with the sharks? Use these links for interesting videos and extra games to test your knowledge.
Stuffed animal, scissors, sandpaper, black construction paper (plus a few other colors), string or yarn (at least 80 feet!), 2 small balloons, 2 safety pins, measuring tape, colored pencils, markers, or crayons (black, gray, red, green, blue), play dough or similar clay, wide-open space, masking or painters tape, glue (optional).