Lesson Plan
Sharks vs. Dinosaurs: The Ultimate Showdown
Students will explore the characteristics, habitats, and survival skills of sharks and dinosaurs to debate why sharks might be considered superior, while developing critical thinking and analytical skills.
This lesson engages middle school students with a fun, debate-driven analysis of ancient and modern creatures, enhancing research, debate, and critical reasoning skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation Steps
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Hook
10 minutes
Step 2
Comparative Analysis
15 minutes
Step 3
Debate Activity
20 minutes
Step 4
Project and Discussion
15 minutes
Slide Deck
Sharks vs. Dinosaurs: The Ultimate Showdown
Introduction & Hook
Physical Characteristics
Habitats & Survival Skills
Debate Activity Guidelines
Project & Discussion
Script
Project Guide
Discussion
