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Sea Turtle Conservation Lesson

Created by Teacher(s): Kelly Stone|Published on: May 20, 2022
Lesson Plan Grades k-2 Created by New Jersey Climate Education Hub teachers

Synopsis

This lesson introduces students to sea turtles and the human-caused dangers they face while encouraging them to create a way to help save these beautiful creatures. 


Step 1 - Inquire: Students are introduced to sea turtle conservation and student activism through the story Follow the Moon Home by acclaimed activist Philippe Cousteau and renowned author Deborah Hopkinson.

 

Step 2 - Investigate: Students activate background knowledge of sea turtles and reflect on the dangers they face in the oceans of the world.

 

Step 3 - Inspire: Students work collaboratively to design and create a solution to one of the problems sea turtles are facing today.

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Subjects: Computer Science
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Region: North America, USA - Northeast, United States, New Jersey
Posted on May 20, 2022

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