Sharks: Monsters of the Deep? IntroductionTaskProcessResourcesEvaluation Conclusion Link to Teacher Page

Introduction Back to Home Page You and your partner are about to enter the shark infested waters of the deep. Are you ready? Humankind has feared these mysterious creatures for centuries. Is their fear justified? Don’t be scared…you are about to learn the real story behind the mysterious creatures of the ocean: SHARKS!

Task Back to Home Page You and your partner have just been hired by Sea World to promote the new shark exhibit. Unfortunately, recent shark attacks off the coast of Florida has frightened people and they don’t want to come and see the sharks. Sea World is losing money! Your job is to learn everything you can about sharks and write a persuasive letter about why people should visit Sea World to see the sharks. Previous

Process Back to Home Page With your partner, search the internet for information about sharks (gather a minimum of 10 facts…5 facts each). In your packet you will find a web to record general shark information. The stars of Sea World’s exhibit are Jazzy, the Great White Shark and Stanley, the Hammerhead Shark. Use the Venn Diagram in your packet to compare and contrast these two sharks. Previous

Process cont’d Use the information you’ve found to write a persuasive letter to the residents of Florida asking them to visit Sea World to see Jazzy and Stanley. Back to Home Page Plan with your partner what information you want to include in your letter:  Interesting Facts  Likelihood of being attacked by sharks  Specific Information about Great White and Hammerhead Sharks Previous

Process cont’d Previous Remember, when writing a persuasive letter:  Who your audience is  Present the problem (people are afraid of sharks) and the solution (all the information you found to counter their fears).  Be professional…you work for Sea World! Write your final draft and present to class. Back to Home Page

Resources  Introduction to Sharks Introduction to Sharks  Zoom Sharks Zoom Sharks  Sharky Jones Sharky Jones  Interesting Shark Facts Interesting Shark Facts  Sea World Shark Bytes Sea World Shark Bytes  Shark Myths Shark Myths  Photo Gallery Photo Gallery General Information about sharks: Back to Home Page Previous

Resources cont’d Great White Sharks:  Creature Feature: Great White Sharks Creature Feature: Great White Sharks  National Geographic: Secret Shark Cage National Geographic: Secret Shark Cage Hammerhead Sharks:  Great Hammerhead Sharks Great Hammerhead Sharks  Yahooligans! Animals Yahooligans! Animals Previous Back to Home Page

Evaluation Research Found at least 10 general facts about sharks Found 7-9 general facts about sharks Found 4-6 general facts about sharks Found less than 4 general facts about sharks Venn Diagram Excellent compare & contrast Good compare & contrast Basic compare & contrast Unacceptable compare & contrast Persuasive Letter Presented problem & excellent solution Presented problem & good solution Presented problem & general solution Disorganized presentation of facts, no persuasion Teamwork Worked exceptionally well with partner, shared responsibilities Worked well with partner, shared most responsibilities Worked with partner, shared some responsibilities Did not work well with partner. Did not share responsibilities Previous Back to Home Page

Conclusion  Shark Friends Shark Friends  Shark Search Shark Search Yeah! You did it! Now that you have completed this Webquest, you should have a better understanding of sharks. They are not monsters of the sea, but fascinating creatures. Since you’ve worked so hard, take a few minutes to play some cool shark games! Back to Home Page Previous