Shark Life Cycle And Parts Of The Shark Printable

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You are invited to download the Parts of the Shark (featuring Greate White Shark) and Ovoviviparous Shark Life Cycle Pack – learning printables for preschool and kindergarten children. Use this resource with clear true-to-life images and photographs to create hands-on ocean-themed activities for your students.

Children often express fascination with sharks and find them to be one of the most amazing creatures of the ocean. These marine animals have adapted to life in the water in their unique way. The shark life cycle is particularly peculiar and learning about all the different ways sharks procreate inspires children to dive deeper to explore these mysterious creatures. 

Children will learn the stages of the ovoviviparous shark life cycle, and parts of the shark, practice sequencing skills and work to improve their concentration and fine motor skills.

This resource contains an ovoviviparous shark life cycle poster, worksheet, 3-part cards, and parts of the great white shark printable.

Here is what’s included:

  • Ovoviviparous shark life cycle poster
  • Ovoviviparous shark life cycle 3 part cards
  • Ovoviviparous shark life cycle coloring, cutting, and pasting worksheet
  • Ovoviviparous shark life cycle tracing strips
  • Parts of the great white shark poster
  • Parts of the great white shark poster minus labels
  • Parts of the great white shark labels
  • Parts of the great white shark tracing & independent writing

Age: Preschool ages 3 – 6 years

Subjects and uses in the classroom: Ocean biome, Fish, Nature Table, Science Centers, Fine motor, Prewriting

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How to use this resource:

Parts of the shark – Gather books on sharks for children to explore. Print posters and label cards on cardstock and laminate. Cut individual label cards. Attach clear velcro to the poster without labels and label cards.

parts of the shark great white shark life cycle

Present the poster – name all parts and invite the students to share their thoughts on the various functions of each part. Then read each label and invite the student to match it to the corresponding part of the great white shark’s body.

parts of the shark great white shark life cycle

Life cycle poster – print on cardstock and laminate. Present all stages of the shark life cycle. Invite the children to retell them or tell their own story that features all the stages.

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Shark life cycle 3- part cards – Print on cardstock and laminate if you wish to preserve colors and card quality for future use. Place picture cards in a column and invite the children to match the picture to the picture and the word to the word.

Shark life cycle line art – supply scissors, glue, and coloring pencils. Invite the student to color and cut cards and glue them into the correct sequence.

parts of the shark great white shark life cycle

Shark tracing/labeling and coloring worksheets – print on cardstock and laminate. Supply an erasable pen. Invite the child to trace the words and color corresponding images. Alternatively, print pages on regular printing paper and invite the child to trace or label parts of the shark and shark life cycle.

You might like to invite the students to compare the life cycle of the shark with other animals that are a part of the vertebrate group.


Children’s Books and Resources for Learning about the Ocean

The Ocean Biome Pack

Introduction study of the ocean that contains hands-on resources to teach students about unique aspects of the largest biome on Earth while developing their concentration, logical thinking, comprehension skills, reading and so much more.

Ocean biome bundle

All resources are designed to adapt to each individual student and fit your classroom needs. Students will learn about the main characteristics of the ocean, types of oceans, marine life, and their adaptations, and receive a general introduction.

This list of resources is a great addition to your geography shelves and science display area.

Here is what’s included:

PURCHASE ocean biome pack here

Please note: This printable is included in the Nature Curriculum in Cards Bundle.

children's books about ocean

  About Anastasia. Anastasia is a former Early Childhood Teacher and the founder of Montessori Nature, a blog about Montessori - inspired and Nature-based explorations. She taught in a Montessori setting for 10 years and has been practicing the Montessori way of learning and living for the last 20 years. She loves designing engaging educational printables for children. Browse Anastasia's educational resources on Teachers Pay Teachers.


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