Sharks
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By Gloria Larez and Karen Dodderline
Sharks Uncaged! <www.discovery.com>
This site has great general information about sharks as well as great shark photos. This would be a great resource for teacher to gather general information for lessons.
Sharks <www.encarta.msn.com>
This a great site with a neat multimedia article and many of additional links to the related topic. This is also a great site for teachers to gather information.
Sharks, Information and Conservation <www.brunel.ac.uk:8080/~em93igi/sharks.html>
A great site for increasing students’ understanding of sharks. Includes a great photo gallery for students to browse through.
Discovery Channel- Shark Week <www.discovery.com/convergence/sharkweek2001/sharkweek2001.html>
Students can check in periodically with the shark cam, read an interview with a shark and experience a 3D shark encounter, Great site for kids to browse through and log on to frequently.
Fiona’s Shark Mania <www.oceanstar.com/shark>
Students and teachers can learn all about sharks and find a shark clip art, examples of sharks in literature and drawings as well as related links.
Island of the Sharks-Nova <www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sharks>
This link features interactive exhibits about these sea beasts, including color photos and interviews with shark experts. A great resource to use when teaching children about using the net as a research tool.
How Stuff Works- How Sharks Work <www.howstuffworks.com/sharks.htm>
Read a basic guide to these underwater predators. Learn about this animal’s senses, teeth, and daily routine. This is a great site for teachers to get background and general knowledge.
Sharks Links <www.Edtech.Kennesaw.edu/web/sharks.htm>
This site includes research and resources in addition to teaching activities. Find clip-art and videos geared towards kids.
Zoom Sharks <www.zoomdinosaurs.com/subjects/sharks>
This site is brought to you by Enchanted learning Software and it is a great educational resource. It explores classification, a glossary, and fun activities. Great teacher’s resource for lesson planning.
Aquatic Network <www.aquanet.com/sharksav.htm>
This site discusses the campaign to save the great white sharks, and documents the important role that sharks play in aquatic ecosystems.