Sea Turtle Explorers Camp
Amalia Fernand, M.S. Nature/Earth Science
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(1,092)
What's the biggest sea turtle that ever lived? How many types are there today? Discover the life cycle and ancient history of marine turtles and learn how to identify different species with a teacher that has volunteered with sea turtles.
Class experience
US Grade 1 - 3
There are seven species of sea turtles today, but there have been sea turtles in the oceans of the world for the last 100 million years. Sea turtles are very important to marine ecosystems and they help to keep seagrass beds and coral reefs healthy. Students will creatively explore the life-cycle of sea turtles, the similarities and differences between the species of sea turtles, and where in the world they can be found. Along with leatherbacks, green sea turtles, and hawksbills, we will also...
Students will learn about the life cycle of a sea turtle and how to identify the different types of sea turtles.
I am teaching this class because I have taught programs about sea turtles all over the world and have volunteered to protect nesting turtles in Florida and hatchlings in Malaysia. I have been certified to Scuba Dive since I was 14 and minored in Marine Science in college.
Optional craft projects will be provided for before, during, or after class. Learners may choose the project that is the right fit for them depending on interest and available supplies. Please check the classroom for detailed instructions about each project. Print-outs and coloring sheets will be attached to classroom posts. Turtle Shakers Materials: ~small paper plate or cardstock/poster board cut-out circle ~small paper bowl ~stapler/staples or glue gun ~dried beans, popcorn, rice, small rocks, etc ~feet, head, and tail cut out of scrap paper ~coloring utensils or paint ~optional: google eyes, stickers Sea Turtle Wheel of Trouble. Materials: ~printed pdf "Sea Turtle Wheel of Trouble (1)" ~2 paper plates (alternative: circles cut out of cardboard or poster board) ~scissors ~glue-stick ~brad/paper fastener (alternative: pipe cleaner) ~coloring utensils ~thumbtack, pen, awl, or nail (something to poke a hole through the plate) Optional: paper to cut out feet, tail, and head and a stapler or tape to attach them. Or, a sock, google eyes, and yarn to make your craft into a sock puppet. Sea Turtle Stick Puppets Materials ~printed sea turtles ~coloring utensils ~scissors ~glue or tape ~popsicle sticks
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Scissors are needed for the recommended optional craft projects and parental guidance is required for the use of scissors.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(1,092)
As an international environmental educator, I have spent the last 25 years teaching kids around the world about nature. Through art projects, science experiments, games, and live animal interactions, I will guide learners to explore and discuss a...
Group Class
$28
for 2 classes2x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 13 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
4-12 learners per class
