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:

• Seven student directed modules *

• An introduction and conclusion classroom video chat with the Digital Bus **

• A live broadcasted field trip with the Digital Bus (location TDB) **

• The opportunity for students to book a one-on-one Q&A session with the Digital Bus **

• YouTube is required for the viewing of the videos

• Please contact us directly if your school or organization blocks YouTube, we can work with you to find a solution. 

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* These modules are available to anyone, anywhere, anytime for free. If you use any of our lessons, we ask only that you let us know where you are, and how many students will participate.

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**Available when directly scheduling a project with The Digital Bus. As always, free for DOE students.

Materials (student downloads)

2

Module 2

Introduction

3

Module 3

Population

4

Module 4

Anatomy

5

Module 5

Identification

6

Module 6

Dissection

7

Module 7

Conclusion

1

Module 1

Welcome

Materials (teacher & parent)

1

Project details for teachers

2

Module info for teachers and parents

3

All student modules

(One PDF)

4

All student modules for printing only

5

Answer key

(password protected)

CLICK HERE to schedule your in-class intro and conclusion video chats and live field trip.

TEACHERS

CLICK HERE to schedule your one-on-one Question and Answer session with the Maui Digital Bus.

STUDENTS

(& parents)

Digital Bus Videos (All videos are linked within student modules. Only highlighted videos shown here)