Format
1. This program begins by discussing shark adaptations.
2. Our cameras will access live shark habitats throughout the program.
3. We then observe different shark biofacts live from our studio.
4. Participants play a shark identification game with the presenter.
5. Shark conservation is discussed.
6. Time is allowed for questions and answers.
Objectives
Students will:
*name common Gulf of Mexico shark species
*observe live sharks
*compare form and function of various shark adaptations
*discuss research and conservation of sharks
Standards Alignment
National Standards
National Science Standards
NS.K-4.1 Science and Inquiry
As a result of activities in grades k-4, all students should develop:
Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
Understanding about science inquiry
NS.K-4.3 Life Science
As a result of activities in grades k-4, all students should develop understanding of
The characteristics of organisms
Life cycles of organisms
Organisms and environments
NS.5-8.1 Science as Inquiry
As a result of activites in grades 5-8, all students should develop:
Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
Understandings about scientific inquiry
NS.5-8.5 Science and Technology
As a result of activites in grades 5-8, all students should develop:
Abilities of technological design
Understandings about science technology
State Standards
Science TEKS:
3rd grade: 3.10 A
4th grade: 4.10 A
5th grade: 5.10 A