Under the Sea / Shark Facts Quiz
Shark Facts Quiz
Teams answer quiz questions about sharks, from how they breathe to where they live, learning surprising facts along the way.
How to run it
- Prepare question cards on shark facts, with a mix of easy and tricky questions.
- Split children into teams and give each a name and answer board.
- Read questions aloud and give teams time to agree on answers.
- Share the answers with a fact or picture for each one.
You will need
- quiz cards
- whiteboards or paper
- markers
- scoreboard
Make it easier or harderAdd picture-based questions for younger children; older children can write their own questions.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 5Discussing answers as a team builds knowledge, reasoning and communication.
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