Sea Turtles: Adaptations (9-12)
Special guest, Franklin the Tortoise, will help students learn about the amazing adaptations that help sea turtles survive in the ocean.
Sara Spurk
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(11)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Why do sea turtles have flippers? How long can they hold their breath? Why are they so much bigger than turtles I see in the pond? In this class, we'll cover all of these questions and more! This is a beginner's level course and no previous knowledge is required. Here's a quick summary of the class: ~Sea turtle species ~What is an adaptation? ~Shell shape, color, and size ~Flippers vs feet ~Holding their breath ~Esophageal papillae (what's that???) ~Salt secretion ~Migration ~Hands-on review activity/craft Through discussion, photographs, short video clips, and interactive activities on Nearpod, we'll explore the many adaptations that make sea turtles perfectly suited to surviving in the ocean. If time allows, we'll do a quick craft activity to review the sea turtle adaptations. This activity can also be completed after class. Is your learner new to Nearpod? No problem! I have a fun practice lesson they can try on their own before class so they can get comfortable with it. You don't need a Nearpod account and I'll provide simple instructions for accessing the lesson. And the best part...we'll have a special guest, Franklin the Tortoise, my 1 1/2 year old redfoot tortoise! Franklin will help learners visualize and compare sea turtles to their land-dwelling cousins (plus he's an adorable assistant.) We can't wait to SEA you in class!
Other Details
Supply List
Printable activity/craft made available after you register ~White paper or cardstock for printing the activity ~Scissors ~Crayons/markers/colored pencils ~Glue (preferably glue stick)
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined February, 2021
5.0
11reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I'm a homeschool mom with a degree in Marine Biology and I've been volunteering at sea turtle hospitals for over 7 years. I've given lessons about sea turtles to all age groups in many informal learning environments, including sea turtle education centers and homeschool groups.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
2-6 learners per class
