Format
Program begins with an interactive presentation covering:
1. What is a sea turtle?
2. Life Cycle of Sea Turtle
3. What does Sea Turtle, Inc. do?
4. What can you do to help sea turtles?
5. Question and Answer session
Objectives
- Identify common characteristics of turtles
- List the life stages of a sea turtle
- List threats to sea turtles
- Identify ways we can protect sea turtles
- Develop an appreciation for ocean conservation
Standards Alignment
National Standards
Next Generation Science Standards:
K-2 Programs:
Life Science
•LS1.A: Structure and Function
•LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms
•LS1.C: Organization for Matter and Energy Flow in Organisms
•LS2.A: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems
•LS4.D: Biodiversity and Humans
Earth Science
•ESS3.A: Natural Resources
•ESS3.C: Human Impacts on Earth Systems
3-5 Programs
Life Science
•LS1.A: Structure and Function
•LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms
•LS1.C: Organization for Matter and Energy Flow in Organisms
•LS2.A: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems
•LS2.C: Ecosystem Dynamics, Functioning, and Resilience
•LS4.B: Natural Selection
•LS4.C: Adaptation
•LS4.D: Biodiversity and Humans
Earth Science
•ESS3.A: Natural Resources
•ESS3.C: Human Impacts on Earth Systems
State Standards
Science Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
All programs cover topics required in the essential knowledge and skills for:
Scientific investigation and reasoning
Organisms and environments.
Grade level specific alignments are as follows:
Kindergarten
2A, 3B, 9A, 9B, 10B
Grade 1
2A, 3B, 9A, 9C, 10A, 10D
Grade 2
2A, 3B, 9A, 9B, 9C, 10A
Grade 3
2A, 9A, 9B, 10A, 10B
Grade 4
2A, 10A, 10C
Grade 5
9A, 10A