Verb Jam
Verb Jam
Real world challenges for young problem solvers.
 

155

Global SHARK ATTACKs in 2017

In 2017 the International Shark Attack File recorded 155 attacks.

 

35%

of attacks in florida, usa

 Florida had by far the most attacks compared to other states and regions globally.

 
 

100m

100 million sharks and rays killed

Every year about 100 million sharks and rays are killed by fisheries.

Discuss

  • What do you currently know about sharks? Think about their behavior, habitat and biology.

  • What do you think has shaped our attitudes towards sharks?

  • How do you think attitudes might be changed?

  • What is your initial reaction to the issue of shark attacks?

  • Why might the number of attacks be increasing?

  • Do you feel that sharks should be culled in order to save swimmers, surfers and divers ? Why/why not?

  • What might you need to find out before helping to solve this problem?

 
 
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Collaborative Discussions

Resources and ideas to improve your lessons.

Teacher Tips

Team up

 
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Team Leader

Never lose sight of the goal.

Job Description
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Production Manager

Stay on task and on time.

Job Description
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Comms

Leader

Look for the story and tell it.

Job Description
 
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Problem Solver

Keep the peace.

Job Description
 
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Material Master

Use your resources wisely.

Job Description
 
 
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FORMING GREAT TEAMS

Resources and ideas to help form collaborative student teams.

Teacher Tips

Choose a challenge

 
 
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Awareness Challenge

Build awareness in your community about the importance of shark ecology and protecting the species

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Design Challenge

Design a prototype for a new product that helps prevent shark attacks

 

Research

 
 
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The Problem

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Good Viewing

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Current Solutions