Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to identify basic facts about the megalodon and understand its place in the prehistoric world.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Pictures or illustrations of the megalodon, paper, crayons or markers.

Prep: Familiarize yourself with basic facts about the megalodon and gather the necessary materials.

Activities

1. Show pictures or illustrations of the megalodon and discuss its size and appearance with the student.

2. Have the student draw their own picture of the megalodon using the paper and crayons or markers.

3. Discuss what the megalodon might have eaten and where it might have lived, using simple language appropriate for the student's age.

Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• "The megalodon was a very big shark that lived a long time ago."
• "It was even bigger than the biggest shark we have today."
• "The megalodon lived in the ocean and ate other sea animals."