Interview with a Shark: and Other Ocean Giants Too
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What’s inside...
If you could talk to animals, what would you ask? Get familiar with 10 extraordinary ocean giants as they step up to the mic and share their habits, behaviour, likes and dislikes, favourite foods, and more. Each animal has its own story to tell... and its own attitude! In this fun and f...;
Discussion points
What do you think it would be like to interview a shark or another ocean giant? How would you feel?
Which ocean giant did you find most interesting and why?
How do the ocean giants in the book help maintain the health of ocean ecosystems?
What are some ways we can help protect ocean creatures like the ones in the book?
If you could ask any ocean giant one question, what would it be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start by asking your child to summarize the book to gauge their understanding and attentiveness.
Show enthusiasm about the ocean giants discussed to spark your child's interest further.
Connect the discussion to real-world issues by talking about ocean conservation and the importance of marine life.
Encourage your child to think creatively by asking how they would conduct their own ocean giant interview.
Use follow-up questions to encourage deeper thinking and exploration beyond the book's content.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Respect for marine life
Explanation: Through engaging interviews with various ocean creatures, kids learn about the diverse species living in the ocean and the importance of respecting their habitats.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to participate in beach clean-ups and other conservation activities, fostering a sense of responsibility towards preserving marine environments.
Example Lesson: Importance of curiosity and learning
Explanation: The book's interview format prompts kids to ask questions and seek knowledge, demonstrating that learning can be fun and engaging.
Real-World Application: Kids can be encouraged to explore more about subjects they are curious about, whether it's through reading, experiments, or educational outings.
Example Lesson: Empathy and understanding different perspectives
Explanation: By 'hearing' directly from ocean giants, children are taught to consider perspectives different from their own, fostering empathy.
Real-World Application: Parents can encourage children to discuss how they would feel in various situations, reinforcing the skill of empathy in diverse scenarios.
Example Lesson: Environmental conservation
Explanation: Interviews with ocean creatures indirectly highlight the impacts of human activity on their lives, teaching about conservation.
Real-World Application: Children can learn simple eco-friendly practices, like reducing plastic use, to help protect the ocean and its inhabitants.