6R Shark Research Project                Hit Counter  Name _____________________#_____                          
Due Date ___________________

1. Using library research time and other sources complete this project.
2. Choose a bat from the “Kinds of Sharks” section, chart, or another one approved by your teacher, to research.
3. Record your draft information in your research scribbler, to later record onto your outlines.
4. You may work in groups, but each person is responsible for their own work.

Materials required:
shark picture
access to a stapler
construction paper for backing
colours
glue
scissors		 Kinds of Sharks (over 360 species)
ANGEL SHARK, NURSE SHARK BASKING SHARK, SANDTIGER SHARK, BLACKTIP REEF SHARK, MAKO SHARK, BLUE SHARK, THRESHER SHARK, BULL SHARK, TIGER SHARK, COOKIECUTTER SHARK, WHALE SHARK,  GOBLIN SHARK, WOBBEGONG SHARK, GREAT WHITE SHARK, ZEBRA SHARK, HAMMERHEAD SHARK,  SPINY DOGFISH SHARK, WHITE TIP REEF SHARK		                          free shark clipart

Directions for Assembling the Booklet
1. Cover: colour correctly and cut our the shark pattern.
2. Glue this onto construction paper for structure.
3. Using blank sheets cut to the same shape, record your answers using the data you have found in your research. Be sure to title each page with the correct heading.
4. Use the order of presentation found in the evaluation.
5. Staple these together to form a booklet with the shark picture as your cover.

Shark Templates                  Examples

websites:
http://www.marinebiodiversity.ca/shark

http://www.shark.ch/index.html     Images of Sharks

Different Kinds of Sharks     Sharks World

The Shark Side of Life   

EBSCO  User ID   s1690k186   password is password
    Evaluation:
    Shark Research Project
    By:________________________
      /2 cover: colouring and accurate pattern
      /1 your name
      /2 type of shark, scientific name
      /2 location and habitat
      /2 Born: which of the three ways is your shark born
      /2 appearance (size, colour, shape, markings etc.)
      /2 diet
      /2 interesting facts
      /2 resources (hard & Internet)
      /3 Grammar, spelling, etc. 
       Late deductions
      /20 Total