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NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher : Sea Turtles The Trouble with Turtles |
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Introduction Many conservation groups around the world work to protect sea turtle nests along the beaches. They work hard to help ensure the safety of the female turtle and her successful trip back to the ocean. This is a long, tedious, and even expensive effort.
Education is the best way to train the public in what to do and not do when they encounter a sea turtle or her nest. Many people may not be aware that their actions are harmful. Through education and active support of organizations devoted to conserving the sea turtle populations, hopefully their numbers will increase. Scenario You are volunteering at your local sea turtle organization. As you learn about the conservation procedures, think about how you can help design ways to protect the nests and hatchlings, and educate the public about the importance of preserving the environment to ensure the success of future sea turtle populations.
Lesson Pages
Observing the Nest
http://seaturtleexploration.com/explore-and-learn/sea-turtle-web-lessons/nest-observation/ Rich Media
Relocating Nests
http://seaturtleexploration.com/explore-and-learn/sea-turtle-web-lessons/relocating-nests/
Protecting nests
http://seaturtleexploration.com/explore-and-learn/sea-turtle-web-lessons/protecting-the-nest/ Rich Media
Preparing Nests for Hatching
http://seaturtleexploration.com/explore-and-learn/sea-turtle-web-lessons/preparing-to-hatch/ Rich Media
Excavating the Nest
http://seaturtleexploration.com/explore-and-learn/sea-turtle-web-lessons/excavating/ Conclusion & Project
Conclusion Almost all sea turtle species are endangered. Their population is smaller than it should be and it is vital that the nests are protected to ensure the successful hatching of the eggs.
Numerous sea turtle activists work within organizations around the world. They are diligent and work hard to find ways to protect the sea turtles and their nests. Project You have been asked to design a state-of-the-art device that will protect sea turtle nests while also educating anyone on the beach that walks by the nest. Describe what your device looks like, what it is made of, and how it will work.
Glossary
conservationist - person who advocates or acts for the protection and preservation of the environment and wildlife
endangered - a species that is seriously at risk of extinction
erosion - natural processes, including weathering, dissolution, abrasion, corrosion, and transportation, by which material is worn away from the earth's surface
excavate - remove earth carefully and systematically in order to find buried items
infrared - the part of the electromagnetic spectrum with a longer wavelength than light but a shorter wavelength than radio waves
orientation - the position of something relative to something else
population - a particular section, group, or type of animal living in an area
threatened - having an uncertain chance of continued survival; likely to become 'endangered'
vulnerable - susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm
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NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher : Sea Turtles The Trouble with Turtles Introduction
Introduction Many conservation groups around the world work to protect sea turtle nests along the beaches. They work hard to help ensure the safety of the female turtle and her successful trip back to the ocean. This is a long, tedious, and even expensive effort.
Education is the best way to train the public in what to do and not do when they encounter a sea turtle or her nest. Many people may not be... |
Lesson PlanWebLesson Sites
Introduction Many conservation groups around the world work to protect sea turtle nests along the beaches. They work hard to help ensure the safety of the female turtle and her successful trip back to the ocean. This is a long, tedious, and even expensive effort.
Education is the best way to train the public in what to do and not do when they encounter a sea turtle or her nest. Many people may not be aware that their actions are harmful. Through education and active support of organizations devoted to conserving the sea turtle populations, hopefully their numbers will increase. Scenario You are volunteering at your local sea turtle organization. As you learn about the conservation procedures, think about how you can help design ways to protect the nests and hatchlings, and educate the public about the importance of preserving the environment to ensure the success of future sea turtle populations.
Lesson Pages
Observing the Nest
http://seaturtleexploration.com/explore-and-learn/sea-turtle-web-lessons/nest-observation/ Rich Media
Relocating Nests
http://seaturtleexploration.com/explore-and-learn/sea-turtle-web-lessons/relocating-nests/
Protecting nests
http://seaturtleexploration.com/explore-and-learn/sea-turtle-web-lessons/protecting-the-nest/ Rich Media
Preparing Nests for Hatching
http://seaturtleexploration.com/explore-and-learn/sea-turtle-web-lessons/preparing-to-hatch/ Rich Media
Excavating the Nest
http://seaturtleexploration.com/explore-and-learn/sea-turtle-web-lessons/excavating/ Conclusion & Project
Conclusion Almost all sea turtle species are endangered. Their population is smaller than it should be and it is vital that the nests are protected to ensure the successful hatching of the eggs.
Numerous sea turtle activists work within organizations around the world. They are diligent and work hard to find ways to protect the sea turtles and their nests. Project You have been asked to design a state-of-the-art device that will protect sea turtle nests while also educating anyone on the beach that walks by the nest. Describe what your device looks like, what it is made of, and how it will work.
Glossary
conservationist - person who advocates or acts for the protection and preservation of the environment and wildlife
endangered - a species that is seriously at risk of extinction
erosion - natural processes, including weathering, dissolution, abrasion, corrosion, and transportation, by which material is worn away from the earth's surface
excavate - remove earth carefully and systematically in order to find buried items
infrared - the part of the electromagnetic spectrum with a longer wavelength than light but a shorter wavelength than radio waves
orientation - the position of something relative to something else
population - a particular section, group, or type of animal living in an area
threatened - having an uncertain chance of continued survival; likely to become 'endangered'
vulnerable - susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm
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Curriculum StandardsNORTH CAROLINA
Bio.2.1.2 Analyze the survival and reproductive success of organisms in terms of behavioral, structural, and reproductive adaptations. Bio.2.1.3 Explain various ways organisms interact with each other (including predation, competition, parasitism, mutualism) and with their environments resulting in stability within ecosystems. Bio.2.2.1 Infer how human activities (including population growth, pollution, global warming, burning of fossil fuels, habitat destruction and introduction of nonnative species) may impact the environment. Bio.2.2.2 Explain how the use, protection and conservation of natural resources by humans impact the environment from one generation to the next. K.L.1.2 Compare characteristics of living and nonliving things in terms of their: Structure, Growth, Changes, Movement, Basic Needs 1.L.1.2 Give examples of how the needs of different plants and animals can be met by their environments in North Carolina or different places throughout the world. 1.L.1.3 Summarize ways that humans protect their environment and/or improve conditions for the growth of the plants and animals that live there (e.g., reuse or recycle products to avoid littering). 2.L.1.1 Summarize the life cycle of animals: Birth, Developing into an adult, Reproducing, Aging and death 2.L.2.2 Recognize that there is variation among individuals that are related. |
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Extension ActivitiesNorth Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher Lesson Plans The NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher has lesson plans designed to go with this weblesson. For a complete list of lesson plans, click here.
Additional Projects Individual and Group Projects Here are some additional projects that can be used after the students have completed the online assignment or as a complement to your lesson. The students can use any media deemed appropriate for the project.
Final Activity - Whole Class Visit the North Carolina Aquarium and learn more about sea turtles and sea turtle conservation. |
Questions & Answer KeysStudy Questions and Answer Keys
Quiz Questions & Answers
Project
You have been asked to design a state-of-the-art device that will protect sea turtle nests while also educating anyone on the beach that walks by the nest. Describe what your device looks like, what it is made of, and how it will work.
Rubric
Excellent (30 – 20)
An excellent student response meets all the project requirements and demonstrates that the student absorbed key lesson concepts and gave them thoughtful consideration. The response shows original thinking, creativity, and a strong sense of purpose. Ideas are organized and clearly articulated according to the proper conventions of writing (at this grade level).
Satisfactory (20 – 10)
A satisfactory student response meets most of the project requirements but overlooks one or more important elements. It reflects a general understanding of the key lesson concepts but shows little depth. The response shows little creativity or originality. Ideas are somewhat disorganized and difficult to follow, and there are numerous grammatical and mechanical errors.
Needs Improvement (10 – 0)
The student response is perfunctory, showing little or no effort. It is unclear if the student thought about or even read any of the lesson content. Ideas are scattered or off-topic. If possible, ask the student to revisit the lesson with a peer or mentor and then rewrite his or her response. |