Apex Predator of the Seas: Great White Shark

Join us on an educational journey that blends creativity and marine science through a fun printable activity designed to immerse your students in the captivating world of the apex predator of the sea, the Great White Shark.

Let's make learning about these remarkable hunters of the seas engaging and accessible for elementary students, encouraging them to explore the biology, behaviour, and significance of the Great White Sharks in our oceans.

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Printable & Activity Objectives

In this activity, you will help to introduce the concept of apex predators through the highly successful hunter, the Great White Shark and inspire a deep fascination for these predators while reinforcing educational concepts.

It will help your child or student:

1. Cross-Curricular Integration: Our creative printables can seamlessly integrate multiple subjects, such as science, art, and geography, promoting a holistic understanding of the topic.
2. Geography Awareness: Printables incorporate geography by exploring the distribution and habitats of Great White Sharks worldwide, encouraging students to understand global ecosystems.
3. Scientific Observation: Studying shark images and making detailed notes about their physical characteristics allows students to practice scientific observation skills.

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Classroom Resources

Simple steps to start:

• Research and find out more about Great White Sharks and what makes them one of the ultimate apex predators of the ocean. Here's an important video about why sharks (in general) are such great predators:

Here's a video introducing the meanest of all sharks, the Great White Shark:

Here's a video detailing how the Great White Shark uses its heightened sense to hunt and capture its favourite prey, the seals (Warning: there is a short show of blood when the seal is attacked by the shark in the video at 2:07)

• Get started on the printable worksheets!

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What's in the Printable Worksheet Pack

This printable activity pack consists of 3 creative printable worksheets to integrate art into your lesson plan. Here's what it consists of:

• 1 Orca Distribution Map Sheet
• 1 Orca Body Markings Colouring and Design Sheet
• 1 Orca Food Chain Chart Sheet

Click on the download link below to get started. Please note that this printable pack is only for paid members.