The sighting of a shark in the ocean can be a terrifying experience—and you should always proceed with caution. But you may be surprised to learn that most kinds of sharks are not dangerous to humans! These sleek creatures come in all shapes, sizes, and colors with different markings and designs. Discover structures that aid sharks in survival such as internal floating devices, features that glow in the dark, and a variety of teeth that would impress even a dentist! One thing sharks have in common is they are excellent swimmers! Grab your goggles and dive into Kid Scoop on a safe seaside swim with shimmering sharks!
In this issue students will:
- read expository text about sharks
- discover features that help sharks survive
- conduct a simple experiment with oil and water
- follow visual clues to draw a shark
- use the newspaper to hunt for “sh” words
- compare different kinds of sharks
- rewrite headlines with vicious verbs
- use a code to learn facts about shark teeth
- write descriptively about a fun family adventure
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