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National Geographic: Sea Turtles and the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill ActivityNational Geographic: Sea Turtles and the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Activity
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National Geographic
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4th - 8th
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Science
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Independent Practice
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National Geographic: Sea Turtles and the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill

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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 discuss the advantages and disadvantages of relocation. A vocabulary list with definitions is included.

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water pollution, sea turtles

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environmental disaster, impact of oil spill on ecosystem, impact of oil spill on wildlife, relocation of wildlife, gulf of mexico oil spill

Classroom Considerations

  • Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Instructional|practice

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