Sharks

Shocking Sharks

1. Introduction

Due to a recent shark attack in the Atlantic Ocean, fearful visitors to Sea World no longer want to visit the Shark Exhibits. You have been hired by Sea World to create a commercial to encourage more visitors to the park to see the Shark Exhibits. Your job is to increase attendance to the park by sharing your knowledge of sharks, while ensuring the families that visit Sea World that they will be safe around these bloodthirsty animals.


2. The task
They shock, terrify, and startle us, yet no other creatures have the power to capture our imaginations in such a dramatic way.
In this WebQuest, fourth graders will research sharks using books, the internet, and the program, "Inspiration," and then will create a shark commercial for Sea World.


3. Resources
- Shark facts
- aqua facts – sharks
- shark – fact and fantasy
- sharks gallery

4. The process
In the groups of two children will be need to surf on internet for information on sharks.

Use this information to help you write a shark’s commercial, adventure story.
Then write your commercial story.

Proofread for mistakes and type a final copy on the computer.

Share your commercial story with your class. You will also have an opportunity to showcase your work for other classes.


5. Conclusion
Your successful commercial will hopefully encourage families to visit the Shark Exhibits at Sea World and will provide useful information about sharks. If you are successful, Sea World will likely employ you in the future! For now, enjoy your swim in the ocean while watching out for those magnificent beasts!