Set of 5 resources: KS 1 & 2 Power-point : Variation in Sharks. Learning Objectives • To understand that sharks can be classified into specific groups according to their characteristics. • To recognise similarities and differences in sharks. • To be able to classify sharks into Mackerel, Ground, Carpet, Bullhead and Dogfish groups according to their characteristics. Slides 2-6 explore the definition of variation through key questions in partner/small group discussion. There is also a link to a YouTube clip about sharks. Slides 7-11 are information slides about 4 sharks characterised under the heading Mackerel Sharks. Slides 12-16 are information slides about 4 sharks characterised under the heading Ground sharks. Slides 17-21 are information slides about 4 sharks characterised under the heading Carpet sharks. Slides 22-25 are information slides about 3 sharks characterised under the heading Bullhead sharks. Slides 26-28 are information slides about 2 sharks characterised under the heading Dogfish sharks. Each shark slide gives information ranging from colour, length, location found, food and prey, danger level to humans. Can be split into a series of lessons or used as on entire lesson on variation. The information about the shark groups is written in a simple text so can be printed for pupil use and used to judge comparisons and similarities between the groups within the species. KS2 Y4, 5, 6 Set of 8 comprehension texts and questions on the topic ‘Sharks’. There is one general comprehension on sharks and seven comprehension texts on the following: Angel, Basking, Great White, Great Hammerhead, Nurse, Tiger and Whale sharks. Each text has eight questions. Learning Objectives: I can respond to a range of texts. I can locate ideas and use information. I can refer to the text when explaining a view or reason. I can infer ideas from the text. I can select sentences or phrases to support my answers. KS1 & 2 Label the parts of the Great White Shark A simple worksheet to enable pupils to match the scientific anatomical vocabulary to the correct part of the picture. There are ten body parts to. The vocabulary list is included beneath the picture pupil use. This is a useful activity to assess pupil knowledge of scientific vocabulary at the end of a lesson or mini topic. Shark ID mat useful for playing shark bingo, pairs, snap etc to help pupils learn the names of sharks. Also included is a blank project booklet for pupils to create their own 'Shark' books as part of the lesson or as a homework activity.