Creature Feature: The Mighty Megalodon Shark
In this engaging one time class, learners will travel through time and investigate the largest shark. We will dive down into the megalodon's habitat and learn interesting facts about this king of the prehistoric ocean.
Kristen Galloway
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(486)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade Preschool - Pre-Kindergarten
Calling all shark fans! If you like sharks, this is the class for you! If you are scared of sharks and blood, this is not the best class for you. We will start class by looking at a megalodon shark and asking learners what they know about megalodons and what they want to learn about megalodons. Learners can explore where they lived, what they ate, how big and strong they were, and why they went extinct. They will see pictures or fossils and scientist recreated images of their jaws and body. Learners will be encouraged to ask questions and share their thoughts and ideas. Learners can draw a megalodon, color the coloring sheet provided, or build a megalodon out of Play Dough or Building Bricks After we talk about the megalodon, it is time for a fun science experiment: Why Do Sharks Float? We will test sharks ability to float by using 2 bags, one filled with water and one filled with oil. We will lower the bags into a tub of water and see what they do. Then we will discuss what we learned. If learners want to do the science experiment, they need to come to class with a plastic tub or bucket 3/4 filled with water, 2 shark cut outs from card stock or a file folder (in the provided materials), 2 strong plastic bags: 1 filled 2/3 with water, and 1 filled 2/3 with oil. You can put the shark cut out in the bag and seal it with duct tape ahead of time! Learners are welcome to do the experiment or just observe and share their thinking. If time allows, we will play a megalodon fact game. Learners can pick a number between 1-10 and learn a fun fact about the megalodon.
Learning Goals
Learners will explore...
what megalodons are.
where they lived.
what they ate.
how big they were.
how strong they were.
why they went extinct.
why sharks float.
Learners will be encouraged to share their thinking and ask questions.
Learners will observe or conduct a science experiment.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
There are graphic images of sharks eating other animals. Sharks can be scary creatures. If your child is scared of sharks and dinosaurs, this is not the best class for them.
Supply List
Learners may want to bring a shark toy, coloring supplies, the printed off coloring sheet found in the files, play dough, or building bricks. If learner want to do the science experiment at home, they will need: Two sharks cut out of card stock or a file folder (Provided in the files) Two Strong Ziplock Plastic Bags Vegetable Oil Water Large Plastic Tub or Box Duct tape Learners will: Fill up the tub ¾ of the way with water. Fill up the 1st plastic bag ⅔ with water and the 2nd plastic bag ⅔ with oil. Place a shark in each bag. You can duct tape the top of the bags to keep the liquid in better. Add the bags to the water and observe what happens.
2 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined October, 2020
4.9
486reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Tennessee Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from East Tennessee State University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from East Tennessee State University
I have been fascinated with sharks since I was five years old! I have been a public school teacher since 2011 and have taught many science lessons. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$8
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-5
1-6 learners per class
