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Is your class fascinated by sharks and the work of animal conservationists?

We worked with the team behind C���˿��� series Deadly Mission Shark to bring you this exciting science Live Lesson hosted by Steve Backshall and Naomi Wilkinson from the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth.

What happens in the KS2 Science Live Lesson?

Inspired by the C���˿��� series – which follows a team of kids from the UK and the Bahamas as they learn to dive with sharks and help protect them – in this Live Lesson children learn all about sharks, their adaptations, and the threats to their survival.

How to get involved:

Download resources to accompany the Live Lesson here:

They will come away inspired to become animal conservationists.

Sharks, and their relatives are in serious trouble – more than one third of their species are endangered and at risk of becoming extinct due to activities like overfishing. Catch up with all episodes so far on ���˿��� iPlayer.

What KS2 science curriculum are covered in this Live Lesson?

The Deadly Mission Shark Live Lesson explores curriculum-linked topics including shark classification and adaptations, and expert Steve Backshall answers questions from schools.

We hope this lesson also inspires children to learn more about conservation and other endangered animals that might need our help.

Curriculum links: Science/The World Around Us for 7-11 year-olds.

• Identify how animals and plants are adapted to suit their environment.
• Explore classification keys to help group, identify and name living things.
• Give reasons for classifying animals based specific characteristics.
• Recognise that environments can change and that this sometimes poses dangers to living things.

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