Read: Shark Baby

by Mote Marine Laboratory

[K–3] When Shark Baby’s egg case is torn loose in a storm, he goes on a journey across kelp forests, coral reefs, and seagrass meadows. He needs to find the “mermaid” to figure out where he belongs. Help him find his way back!

We read this fictional story aloud with your students and then engage in a Creative Minds learning segment to help build critical thinking skills, promote oral language skills, fluency, pronunciation, STEM engagement, and reading comprehension.

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About This Program

Cost

By Request: $111.11
By Request Premium: $100.00

Programming available 9:00 am–5:00 pm ET. Weekend and after hours (5 pm ET) requests are available for an additional fee. There is a convenience fee for calls that require rental of a H.323/SIP Room Connector.

Billing Questions: please contact our Operations & Administration Manager (educate@mote.org, 941-388-4441;348).

Sarasota Teachers: Our EdExploreSRQ listings are eligible for funding from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, as well as the Education Foundation of Sarasota County. Find out how to fund your virtual field trip.

Length

Up to 30 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, Homeschool/Family , Learning Pod Other Public Library: Library Patrons

Minimum participants:

Maximum participants:

100

Primary Disciplines

Language Arts/English, Literacy, Reading, Science

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference - H.323 (Polycom, Cisco/Tandberg, LifeSize, etc...)
Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, etc...)Other

Booking Information

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Receive this program and 9 more for one low price when you purchase the CILC Virtual Expeditions package. Learn more

For more information contact CILC by email info@cilc.org or by phone (507) 388-3672

Provider's Cancellation Policy

Effective 8/15/2023, the following policies apply to ALL Mote Outreach (Classroom, Auditorium, Science Talks, Exploration Stations) and SEA Trek programs: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hP-jZjauyF4uEDxjuMom3OajUwayUCzDPjLA58FKCR4/edit?usp=sharing

About This Provider

Mote Marine Laboratory

Sarasota, FL
United States

Experience the wonders of the ocean from the comfort of your own classroom or home with Mote Marine Laboratory's Virtual Focus Trips! As a world-class, AZA-accredited nonprofit marine research institution, we bring the excitement of authentic research and hands-on learning to you. From chatting with a shark trainer in our stunning aquarium, to exploring the Florida Keys and observing coral reefs like a real scientist, our virtual lessons are designed to engage and inspire your students. Aligned with state and national education standards, our lessons range from 30 to 60 minutes and provide a unique and thrilling way to dive into STEM topics. Join us on a virtual adventure and unlock the mysteries of the ocean!

Contact:
Jason Robertshaw
seatrek@mote.org
(941) 388-2904

Program Details

Format

In this program, Mote Marine Laboratory will present a media-rich lesson on sharks.

Shark Emoji, shark diversity guessing game (4 minutes)

The story of Shark Baby (8 minutes)

Creative Minds, help answer a few questions about the story and about sharks in general (7 minutes)

Questions and Answers (5-8 minutes)

Objectives

Students will learn about ocean habitats and the diversity of animals in them.

Students will learn about shark characteristics and the difference between egg-laying sharks and sharks that give birth to live young.

Students will also use literacy and reading comprehension skills.

Standards Alignment

National Standards

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.1.RL.5 -- Explain major differences between books that tell stories and books that give information, drawing on a wide reading of a range of text types.
ESS2C K-2 -- The roles of water in Earth's surface processes
ESS3A K-2 -- Natural resources
LS1A K-2 -- Structure and function
LS1B K-2 -- Growth and development of organisms
LS1D K-2 -- Information Processing
LS4D K-2 -- Biodiversity and humans
A full list of alignment to CORE and NGSS standards is available from Arbordale
arbordalepublishing.com/Standards_by_title.php?state=CR&t=138

State Standards

Florida
K - SC.K.L.14.2, SC.K.L.14.3
2 - SC.2.L.16.1, SC.2.L.17.2