Meet a brave scientist who followed her curiosity underwater and helped the world see sharks differently.
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Digital download · a printable Parent Guide and Wonder Companion Journal for your child
Digital downloadEugenie Clark followed a childhood fascination with fish into a life of marine science. Her curiosity, careful observations and shark research challenged familiar assumptions about ocean animals.
This printable Wonder Lesson invites children to explore her story, make predictions and look closely at shark anatomy. The Parent Guide and Wonder Companion Journal bring together courage, evidence and discovery as families ask what a scientist might notice beneath the surface.
Talk about what feels frightening, make a prediction, then look for evidence together. The Parent Guide supports the conversation while the journal gives children space to label a shark and record new questions like marine biologists.
There is no need to rush past a child’s feelings or meet a shark in person. Begin with a picture, a story or one body part, and let careful observation open the next question at a comfortable pace.
The free companion resources include three videos introducing Eugenie Clark and her work, a Shark Lady read-aloud and two Kahoots about sharks and Jess Keating’s book. The fuller memorial tribute is best for older children or shared viewing.
Design a pretend shark study without disturbing wildlife, investigate how gills, fins, skin and senses help sharks live in the ocean, then wonder what becomes possible when we study an animal we once feared.
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There is no fixed age recommendation. Choose the story, anatomy and questions that suit your child, offering support with reading, writing and cutting where useful. Preview videos and explore any worries about sharks gently together.
Two printable PDFs: a three-page Parent Guide and a three-page Wonder Companion Journal, six pages in total. This is a digital download, not a physical book or science kit.
Printing lets children use the anatomy labels and the journal spaces for drawing and facts. You can read the guide on a screen and use your own paper or notebook for observations if you prefer.
There is no fixed completion time. Explore the story, anatomy or one question at a time, or return across several days. You do not need to complete every prompt.
Use pencils, colouring materials and the printed journal or your own paper. The cut-and-label activity uses scissors and glue; provide adult help and suitable scissors for your child.
Yes. The videos, read-aloud, quizzes and further exploration are free to access with or without purchasing the printable lesson. The Parent Guide and Wonder Companion Journal are the paid download.
No. The lesson can be explored at home through pictures, stories, videos and drawing. The research-design activity is about asking what a scientist would observe, not approaching or disturbing wild animals.
Shark Lady is one of the wonder-led adventures in The Wonder Curriculum Volume One. The complete family set travels through science, nature, history, art and the wider world, with every adventure designed to be used in any order.
Download the Parent Guide and Wonder Companion Journal and explore Eugenie Clark’s story, shark anatomy and curious questions together.
£6.99
Digital download · a printable Parent Guide and Wonder Companion Journal for your child
