MANŌ: SHARKS OF HAWAI'I
A Maui Digital Bus
Hybrid & Virtual Project:
For GRADES 3RD - 7TH
Objective
Students will explore the population, distribution, identification, and societal misunderstandings of sharks through discussions, research projects, and videos. An online dissection will expose students to the unique anatomy and physiology of the animals.
Summary
Manō (sharks) are one of the most misunderstood animals. They have been vilified by media and Hollywood as mindless man eating predators. Although they are the oceans top predators, and incidents of human injury and fatality do occur, their labels as man-eaters couldn’t be further from the truth. Shark population worldwide is down nearly 90%. Their role is imperative in the ecological balance of the oceans. This project aims at separating myth from fact, establishing a better understanding about sharks, and introducing the importance of these animals in Hawai'i.
Lesson
This virtual project includes:
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Student workbook with seven student directed modules
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A meet-and-greet classroom video chat with the Digital Bus staff
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A Google Drive folder with PDF and Google Slide versions of the workbook. (Compatible with Google Classroom)
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If booking virtual:
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Virtual Q&A session following each module
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If booking hybrid:
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In-person Q&A session following each module (including a visit aboard The Digital Bus)
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In class observation of a dissection
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Visit to The Maui Ocean Center (if applicable)
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For more information please see this document