SEA TURTLES: Amazing Reptiles of the Sea (V02)

A lively gameshow format reveals why sea turtles are truly amazing! Also discover what a hatchling needs to survive in the open ocean and then take a tour of Mote's turtle exhibits.

Objective: Students will learn about general reptile characteristics and the different species of sea turtles. Student will also learn where sea turtles live and nest and their basic adaptations to marine life. Finally students will learn why sea turtles are threatened and what conservation measures are being taken to protect them.

Time required: Approximately 50 minutes.

Cost: $155.00 USD program fee.

Grade Level: 4th-8th grade (students age 9-13 years).

Materials: To participate in this program, you will need the following:

1. A videoconferencing system capable of 384 Kbps or more, either IP or ISDN (required).
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2. SeaTrek companion curriculum for SEA TURTLES: Amazing Reptiles of the Sea (optional).
   (See curriculum appendix for alignment to National and Sunshine State Standards).
3. Mote eNotes: Sea Turtles (optional).

Overview: In this videoconference, Mote Marine Laboratory will present a media-rich videoconference on sea turtles. Topics presented include:

• Reptile characteristics game
• Nesting behaviour and turtle hatchling survival
• Unique turtle adaptations
• Role of sea turtles in the ecosystem
• Sea turtles species game
• Walkthrough of Mote's sea turtle hospital
• Threats to sea turtles and sea turtle conservation
• Questions and Answers

Vidcon pre-questions:

1. What are sea turtles?
2. Why are they beneficial to ocean environments?
3. What types of conservation measures are being taken to protect sea turtles?
4. What can you do to protect sea turtles?

To register for this program, click here.