Shark Scales

In our study of sharks we learned that sharks do not have scales but sharp teeth like skin called denticles.  To help the children to understand this, we used egg shells to demonstrate the texture of the shark's skin.

Children should first crush a handful of egg shells in a ziploc bag by using a rock or a roling pin (the egg shells will be SHARP so no hands!).  You will then need to draw a shark on colored paper.

The children should then glue the eye on the shark.

The children should spread lots of glue on the body of their shark and then place the egg shells on the glue.

The finished project!!