Traveling Trunk
- Grade Level:
- Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
- Subject:
- Science
- State Standards:
- 4.L.1 Understand the effects of environmental changes, adaptations and behaviors that enable animals (including humans) to survive in changing habitats.
Sharks are mysterious and misunderstood creatures that have fascinated and frightened people for generations. Through a variety of classroom activities, this traveling trunk will introduce students to the biology and behaviors of these amazing animals.
The lesson plan guide and trunk inventory can be downloaded here:
lesson plan guide (689 KB, pdf)
trunk inventory (104 KB, pdf)
Note: We're sorry, but the lesson plan guide is being updated and is not currently available. We will repost it soon. Contact us for more information.
Borrowing Instructions
To reserve this traveling trunk for your class, contact Cape Lookout National Seashore at:
(252) 728-2250 ext. 8908
CALO_Information@nps.gov
Traveling trunks may be reserved for two weeks.
Trunks may be picked up in person or they may be shipped to your school. We pay the cost of shipping the trunk to you. The school is responsible for shipping costs to return the trunk to the park.
Last updated: October 3, 2023