Are you looking for some Sharks thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom? Create a thematic unit about Sharks across all the curricular areas.
From literature list to art projects, have your students explore the theme of sharks. Check this list to explore some wonderful shark unit ideas that can be used with this exciting theme.
1. Sharks Themed Literature Lists
A Shark thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature. You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous Sharks themed stories. Here are just a few Shark books.
Sharks Literature List
- The Ultimate Book of Sharks by Brian Skerry
- Shark Lady by Jess Keating
- Fly Guy Presents: Sharks by Tedd Arnold
- If Sharks Disappeared by Lilly Williams
- Walter the Whale Shark by Katrine Crow
- Land Shark by Beth Ferry
- I’m a Shark by Bob Shea
- Big Shark, Little Shark by Anna Membrino
- Smiley Shark by Ruth Galloway
- Sharks by Jaye Garnett
- My First Book of Sharks by Buzz Bishop
- The Three Little Fish and the Big Bad Shark by Ken Geist
2. Sharks Language Arts Centers & Activities
There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a Shark thematic unit. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about Sharks. Check out this list!
Sharks Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities
- Sharks Writing Word Bank
- “Sharks Can” Classroom Book
- “All About Sharks” Student Booklet
- Sharks Student Story
- Sharks Story Elements Graphic Organizers
- Sharks Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
- Sharks Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
- Sharks Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
- Sharks Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
- Sharks Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It! Words & Sentences
- Sharks Rhyming Word Games
- Sharks Build a Word Game
3. Sharks Mathematics Centers and Activities
Let us look at some Sharks mathematics centers and activities that you could use with your students. These activities could be used by lower elementary students, along with special education students depending on their skill level. Try one of these Sharks thematic unit math activities with your students!
Sharks Themed Math Centers & Activities:
- Sharks Counting Student Booklet
- Sharks Ten Frame Roll & Cover Game
- Sharks Number & Number Word Match Game
- Sharks Counting Games
- Sharks Number & Ten Frames Matching Game
- Sharks Roll & Cover Math Games
- Sharks Addition & Subtractions Facts Clip Game
- Sharks Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Sharks Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtractions Sentences with Ten Frames
- Sharks Build 3-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Sharks 5 In a Row Math Game Cards: 2 & 3 Addends
- Sharks Roll & Bump Math Games: 2 & 3 Addends
4. Sharks Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
Sharks are a great theme to do investigations in science and social studies. There are several Shark activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!
Sharks Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
- Sharks Writing Word Bank
- “All About Sharks” Student Booklet
- “Sharks Can” Classroom Book
- “Sharks” Informational Writing Text
- Shark Sensory Bottle
- Lego Sharks
- Shark Life Cycle
- How Do Sharks Float
- Shark Reports
- Shark Waters Mapping
5. Sharks Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Who does not love to see beautiful Shark art projects? Students will love to create Shark themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme. Look of these ideas for you!
Sharks Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities
- Paper Plate Shark Art Project
- Paper Bag Shark Puppet
- Origami Shark
- Paper Loop Shark
- Stained Glass Shark Art Project
- Sharks Letter & Sound Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Sharks Counting Google Slides
- Sharks Build a Word BOOM Cards
- Sharks Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Sharks Patterns BOOM Cards
In summary, there are many engaging Shark thematic unit ideas. You and your children can explore the units with books, centers, and activities. Whatever theme you choose, your students will have a wonderful time discovering the literature and activities you choose.
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To read more topics about thematic units check out my blog, “Why Use Thematic Units In Your Classroom or Home School?”
