Fortunately for us there are some wonderful organisations out there that have produced some excellent teaching guides about sharks. So that you don't have to search the entire web to find them we have done the hard work for you. Below we have listed what we think are the best teaching guides about sharks, by the age group they target.
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Age Group:
Age Group: Under 5
Save Our seas: Alphabet Colouring Book
Age Group: Under 5
Ocean themed colouring book
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Age Group: 5-7
SeaWorld: Shark! Teaching Guide
Age Group: 5-9
The Shark! Teacher’s Guide was developed by SeaWorld to help you teach your students, in an active, hands-on way, about sharks and the ecology of the ocean.
Shark Trust: Marine Educators Teaching Tool Kit
Age Group: 5-11
The Toolkit is jam-packed with educational resources, games, hands-on activities and puzzles about sharks and the oceans.
Oregon Coast Aquarium: Shark Shenanigans Guide
Age Group: 7-8
This guide encourages kids to understand that sharks are important animals that have special adaptations for survival in the ocean.
Save Our Seas: The Shark Packet
Age Group: 6-11
Features multidisciplinary ideas for classroom teachers. Based on the children's film - The Shark Riddle.
Age Group: 7-10
SeaWorld: Shark! Teaching Guide
Age Group: 5-9
The Shark! Teacher’s Guide was developed by SeaWorld to help you teach your students, in an active, hands-on way, about sharks and the ecology of the ocean.
Shark Trust: Marine Educators Teaching Tool Kit
Age Group: 5-11
The Toolkit is jam-packed with educational resources, games, hands-on activities and puzzles about sharks and the oceans.
Oregon Coast Aquarium: Shark Shenanigans Guide
Age Group: 7-8
This guide encourages kids to understand that sharks are important animals that have special adaptations for survival in the ocean.
Oregon Coast Aquarium: Sensational Sharks Guide
Age Group: 8-11
This guide encourages kids to understand shark adaptations and how they correlate with life in the ocean. Recognize that sharks have a place in the ocean ecosystem and should be protected.
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Shark Teaching Guide
Age Group: 8-10
This shark program emphasises misconceptions about sharks. The program can be used in conjunction with an aquarium school field trip or using the contents from the MBA web site.
Save Our Seas: The Shark Packet
Age Group: 6-11
Features multidisciplinary ideas for classroom teachers. Based on the children's film - The Shark Riddle.
Save Our Seas: Sharks - Teacher handbook
Age Group: 10-12
A fantastic handbook detailing all aspects of shark biology teaching. A must have guide for any budding shark biologists and shark biology teachers.
Age Group:
10-12
Shark Trust: Marine Educators Teaching Tool Kit
Age Group: 5-11
The Toolkit is jam-packed with educational resources, games, hands-on activities and puzzles about sharks and the oceans.
Oregon Coast Aquarium: Sensational Sharks Guide
Age Group: 8-11
This guide encourages kids to understand shark adaptations and how they correlate with life in the ocean. Recognize that sharks have a place in the ocean ecosystem and should be protected.
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Shark Teaching Guide
Age Group: 8-10
This shark program emphasises misconceptions about sharks. The program can be used in conjunction with an aquarium school field trip or using the contents from the MBA web site.
Save Our Seas: The Shark Packet
Age Group: 6-11
Features multidisciplinary ideas for classroom teachers. Based on the children's film - The Shark Riddle.
Save Our Seas: Sharks - Teacher handbook
Age Group: 10-12
A fantastic handbook detailing all aspects of shark biology teaching. A must have guide for any budding shark biologists and shark biology teachers.
SeaWorld: Shark! Teaching Guide
Age Group: 11+
The Shark! Teacher’s Guide was developed by SeaWorld to help you teach your students, in an active, hands-on way, about sharks and the ecology of the ocean.
Age Group:
12+
Wake: Sharks and Oceans Teachers Kit
If you are a science teacher, you probably know that sharks play a vital role in regulating our ocean’s ecosystems. This kit offers a broad introduction to the issues facing sharks.