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Sharks: Creatures of the sea

Sharks: Creatures of the sea. TEKS. §112.7. Science, Grade 5. (9)  Science concepts. The student knows that adaptations may increase the survival of members of a species. The student is expected to:

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Sharks: Creatures of the sea

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  1. Sharks: Creatures of the sea

  2. TEKS • §112.7. Science, Grade 5. • (9)  Science concepts. The student knows that adaptations may increase the survival of members of a species. The student is expected to: • (A)  compare the adaptive characteristics of species that improve their ability to survive and reproduce in an ecosystem; • (B)  analyze and describe adaptive characteristics that result in an organism's unique niche in an ecosystem; and • (C)  predict some adaptive characteristics required for survival and reproduction by an organism in an ecosystem.

  3. 5th graders Will… • Learn about the many adaptive characteristics sharks have that help them survive in the ocean. • Become familiar with different types of shark species. • Develop and analyze their own individual feelings regarding shark life.

  4. Essential Question • How do shark adaptations help enable them to survive in the ocean?

  5. Unit Question’s • Can you describe 5 unique shark characteristics? • Which kind of shark did you find to be the most interesting and why?

  6. Bloom’s Taxononmy • Knowledge-Students will apply the knowledge they have to complete assignments such as matching or other activities. • Analysis- Students will be able to classify different sharks and their characteristics. • Synthesis- Students will discuss and compare the information that they learn.

  7. Activities • Make a shark book • Aquarium trip • Crossword with different shark vocabulary terms • Online Activity • Write a paper • Watch an educational video • Online Activity • http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/sharks/index.html

  8. Suggested Readings • Great White SharkRichard Ellis and John E. McCosker. With photos by Al Giddings and others, New York: HarperCollins Publishers in collaboration wRead the fascinating and scientific aspects of the feared great white shark, the Carcharodon carcharias. • Sharks Miranda Smith Grade 4–6—This is a pleasant introduction to the varied world of shark species, giving snippets on such critters as the ultra-tiny pygmy ribbontail catshark, the gigantic whale shark, the streamlined blue shark, and the frill wobbegong.

  9. References • http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter112/ch112a.html • http://www.muralsforkids.com/images/NemoSharkBorderDF059231B.jpg • http://school.discoveryeducation.com/lessonplans/programs/ultimateguide-sharks/ • http://www.amazon.com/Sharks-Kingfisher-Knowledge-Miranda-Smith/dp/0753461943/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253164326&sr=1-3/ • http://msesl.net/10xsharks/10xsharks5.html

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