Protect Our Basking Sharks

Suitable for: Key Stage 2

Timing: This Learning Outline is designed to be split into several lessons depending on the age and ability of students as well as the length of lessons.

Curriculum Links:
English - Talking and Listening, Reading
Computing
Science

About the activity
An introduction to the biggest fish in our sea and the second biggest in the world, the Basking Shark. Students will use resources from our Cool Seas Explorer Centre Online classroom (Ocean Giants section) available at www.mcsuk.org/coolseas, to investigate why Basking Sharks are endangered. In groups they will then produce a short film using digital software (e.g. Windows Moviemaker, iMovie) to promote Basking Shark conservation. The best video should be shared with MCS at education@mcsuk.org with details of the class and school. If possible student films should also be shared on school social media pages to share the learning with a real audience.

For other free teaching resources visit www.mcsuk.org/coolseas.