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Ocean Pollution
Students study their role in eliminating ocean pollution and helping keep the oceans clean. In this environmental issues instructional activity, students define pollution and brainstorm examples of ocean pollution. Students define...
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Animals Spiral Puzzle
In this animal puzzle worksheet, students use a set of 8 clues about animals to complete a spiral puzzle. A reference web site is included for additional activities.
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Internet Trade Threatens Exotic Animals
In this English worksheet, students read "Internet Trade Threatens Exotic Animals," and then respond to 1 role playing, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the...
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Marine Animal Word Search
In this marine animals worksheet, students complete a word search of 23 marine animals whose names are given at the bottom of the page.
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Exploring Life in the Coral Reef
Students study life forms in coral reefs. For this ocean life lesson, students study life in coral reefs as they create a coral reef sculpture.
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Cresli Sea Turtles Program
CRESLI works in New York state to study and help the species of sea turtles near Long Island.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Turtle and Tortoise
This resource provides detailed information about turtles and tortoises, as well as several pictures and an audio clip.
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Sea Turtle Conservancy: List of Sea Turtle Tracking Projects
Sea Turtle Conservancy is devoted to the conservation and tracking of sea turtles, this site links found along the left menu. Join a group, follow a tagged turtle via maps, learn about the challenges faced by the sea turtles, and the...
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Sea Turtle Conservancy: Sea Turtles, Habitats and Threats to Their Survival
Site includes information on sea turtles, their habitat, and survival problems.
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Sea World: Sea Turtles
Outlines the characteristics of the sea turtle, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Helps students to identify these turtles and learn more about them with the list of suggested books.
US Fish and Wildlife Service
U.s. Fish and Wildlife Service: Marine Turtle Conservation Fund
Seven species of marine turtles navigate the oceans. Six of these seven species are considered endangered. Learn about the Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004 and a little about these ancient animals and the threats to their existence.
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World Wildlife Federation: Sea Turtle: Loggerhead Turtle
This nicely illustrated description of the endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtle provides conservation information about this marine reptile.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Animals: Leatherback Sea Turtles
Children will enjoy this engaging profile of Leatherback sea turtles, an endangered species.
Oakland Zoo
Oakland Zoo: Western Pond Turtle
Meet the Western Pond Turtle and discover unique facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, and conservation.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Sea Turtles and the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
After researching and comparing five species of sea turtles, students look at how they were affected by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Then they learn about efforts to relocate wildlife after an environmental disaster such as this, and...
Oakland Zoo
Oakland Zoo: Eastern Box Turtle
This resource offers information about the Eastern Box Turtle, including scientific information, physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding habits, conservation, and more.
US Navy
Office of Naval Research: Green Sea Turtle
This very thorough site examines the physical characteristics, adaptations and current research associated with the Green Sea Turtle. A quick quiz is also a part of this site.
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Canadian Sea Turtle Network
This organization is dedicated to endangered sea turtles by educating fishermen, boat operators, and the interested public. Site has some basic information about their research on the leatherback turtles in the Research sections. It...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Ocean Life: Earthwatch Field Sites (Sea Turtles & Dolphins)
Discover the field sites scientists have visited to study sea turtles and dolphins. Read their reports and view pictures of the turtles and dolphins to learn all about these mammals.
BBC
Bbc Nature: Wildlife: Green Sea Turtle
Explore the exciting world of the green sea turtle by uncovering details about its distribution, behaviors, habitats, conservation status, and classification through videos, photos, descriptions, and external links.
World Wildlife Fund for Nature
World Wildlife Federation: Loggerhead Turtle
Read biological facts and conservation information about the endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtle. Find out about the main threats to the turtles and what is being down to help.
Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy: Saving Animals From Extinction: Ahoy! A Turtle at Sea
Learn some facts about sea turtles in this book. Includes audio narration in English and Spanish with text in English.
Thinkport Education
Thinkport: Using Multiple Sources: Sea Turtle Populations
In this science-themed literacy lesson, students learn how to identify the central idea and key details in an article about sea turtles.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Turtle Bayou Resolutions
Read about early struggles between Americans and the Mexican government in this article from the Texas State Library. The Turtle Bayou Resolutions were made by rebels against Mexican rule. Click on the document to enlarge it and to read...
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