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Sea Turtle Explorers Camp

Completed by 15 learners
Ages 6-9
Live Group Class
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.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(1,118 reviews)

Live video meetings
2x per week, 1 week
4-12 learners per class
45 min

What's included

2 live meetings
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hours

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 discuss the ancient Archelon, the biggest sea turtle that ever lived!

The teacher has volunteered with sea turtles by protecting nests in Florida and hatchlings in Malaysia, and has snorkeled with sea turtles at coral reefs around the world. She has also developed environmental education curriculum materials about sea turtles for children in multiple countries. Miss Amalia will guide learners to become familiar with sea turtle ecology and share many of her own photos while facilitating games, crafts, photo slideshows, and discussions. 

Day 1: Sea Turtle Life Cycle
Day 2: Sea Turtle Species

Students may also have the opportunity to interact with the Nature Explorers International classroom program animals, including: 
Scaly: the Corn Snake
Slimy: the Tiger Salamander
Lizzie: The Leopard Gecko

PLEASE NOTE: Classes may run up to five minutes over the scheduled time depending on learner discussion and questions.

Learning Goals

Students will learn about the life cycle of a sea turtle and how to identify the different types of sea turtles.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Scissors are needed for the recommended optional craft projects and parental guidance is required for the use of scissors.
Supply List
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
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Meet the teacher

4.9
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Teacher expertise and credentials
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.

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