Objective
By the end of this lesson, the student will have fun learning about sharks through various art activities.
Materials and Prep
- White paper
- Blue and gray crayons/markers
- Scissors
- Glue
- Printouts of shark images (optional)
No prior knowledge needed, just enthusiasm to learn and create!
Activities
- Shark Coloring: Let's color shark pictures using blue and gray crayons or markers to make them look like they are swimming in the ocean.
- Shark Cutouts: Cut out shark shapes from white paper and decorate them with blue and gray colors. Create a shark family!
- Underwater Scene: Draw an underwater scene with sharks, fish, and seaweed. Use different shades of blue for the water and get creative!
Talking Points
- Sharks are amazing creatures that live in the ocean. They have sharp teeth to help them eat their food.
- "Sharks are like superheroes of the sea with their special teeth!"
- Sharks come in different sizes and colors. Some are big, and some are small.
- "Just like how we come in different sizes, sharks also have big and small friends!"
- Sharks are important for keeping the ocean ecosystem balanced by eating other animals.
- "Sharks help keep the ocean clean by eating up all the extra fish!"