In my camp, starting tomorrow is our Shark Week! Dun, dun, dun! All day, every day, each grade will learn about all things sharks (and a little about rays, their close relatives. Because why not? Rays deserve love too!). We are all really excited – kids and adults. This week filled up the quickest, months... Continue Reading →
Fiercely Threatened
So fierce! Or so the movies would tell you. In fact, Carcharhinus plumbeus, or sandbar sharks (sometimes also called brown or thickskin sharks) are typically very calm. If you were to be in the water with them, they’d likely ignore you or more likely immediately swim away from you. In fact, that’s what pretty much... Continue Reading →
Connecting the Spots – Whale Shark Fun Facts
According to National Geographic, this week was whale shark day! And who am I to argue? I personally have not yet had the pleasure of encountering them in the wild, but they are definitely one of my very favorite marine organisms. Seeing one of these gentle giants in person would complete my life! While their... Continue Reading →
Shark Super Powers
This multi-part activity really dives deep into the ‘super powers’ of sharks! To survive and dominate in their marine habitat as top predators, over the millennia sharks have developed several unique superpowers, or as they are most commonly known as, adaptations 😉 This activity is a dynamic, hands-on way for students to explore several of... Continue Reading →