Lesson Plans

The Shark Stanley Team has developed a suite of educational materials to help children of different ages learn about shark biology and ecology, marine conservation, and more! You can also check out our free children's book, The Adventures of Shark Stanley & Friends, and download the different characters on the cut outs page. 

 
 
YOUNGER KIDSMeal Time Matching!In this exercise, you can learn about the adaptations that sharks have evolved to help them catch and eat their food by matching up the right shark species to the prey that they eat, and their teeth too.  Click to…
OLDER KIDS Crossword - Sharks in Trouble!Many shark populations around the world have declined drastically. Learn more about the threats that sharks are facing and look for answers to these clues in Sharks in Trouble. Download the answers …
YOUNGER KIDS Sizing up Stan: How Big Can Sharks Get?This exercise teaches children about the different way that sharks and marine animals can grow! A memorable and interactive exercise, that needs only some string, a measuring tool, and markers…
OLDER AND YOUNGER KIDS'Be a Scientist' with the Whale Shark ID exercise! Download the Whale Shark ID library & match up the Shark's to their ID name! There are full instructions, the Whale Shark catalogue, and the exercises available o…
YOUNGER KIDSWaqi's Wordsearch Part 1Find the shark and ocean related words in the wordsearch and then fill in the blanks to test your knowledge!
YOUNGER KIDSWaqi's Wordsearch Part 2 - Fill in the Blanks 
YOUNGER KIDSShark Stanley's MazeHelp Shark Stanley & Friends escape the fishing boat and make it back to the reef!
YOUNGER KIDSConnect the Dots

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