Wonders of Wildlife: Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center

Length

40-minute program +15-minute question period.

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Minimum participants:

10

Maximum participants:

10000

Primary Disciplines

Science

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, etc...)

Booking Information

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For more information contact CILC by email info@cilc.org or by phone (507) 388-3672

Provider's Cancellation Policy

• To cancel a program(s), please call 417-225-1162.
• Cancellations made two weeks or more prior to your scheduled program will be refunded the entire cost of the program(s), minus a $10 service fee.
• There will be no refunds for cancellations made less than two weeks prior to the scheduled program.
• In cases of snow and ice, we reserve the right to cancel a program for the safety of museum staff and animals. A full refund for the cost of the program will be granted if the program cannot be rescheduled.
• In cases of snow and ice where school is canceled and virtual learning is not an option, you reserve the right to reschedule the program for a later date.

About This Provider

 

Wonders of Wildlife

Springfield, Missouri
United States

Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium consists of a 1.5-million-gallon Aquarium Adventure showcasing 35,000 live fish, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and birds, as well as immersive Wildlife Galleries that bring visitors eye-to-eye with the greatest collection of record-setting game animals ever assembled. Created by noted conservationist and Bass Pro Shops founder/CEO Johnny Morris, the 350,000 square-foot experience celebrates those who hunt, fish, and act as stewards of the land and water. By partnering with leading conservation organizations, Johnny Morris has established one of the most valuable and respected conservation and education centers in the world based in the heartland of America.

Program Details

Format

1.We get a brief introduction with our presenter, as they give a brief background on themselves and Wonders of Wildlife.
2. We then discuss the life-cycle and anatomy of sea turtles
3. We then take a behind the scenes tour of our Rehabilitation center, hearing from experts and learning about why it is important to rehabilitate species!
4. We end by exploring the release process for turtles once they are healed
5. We then do an up to 15 minute Q&A.

Objectives

Participants will:
-Learn the basics of sea turtles life cycles and anatomy
-Observe a real rehab center and discover rehabilitation methods
- Explore how turtles are cared for, what they need to survive, and what the healing process looks like
- Learn about how turtles can be released once they are healthy
-Brainstorm ways to help sea turtles from home or the classroom

Standards Alignment

National Standards

LS1B 3-5 -- Growth and development of organisms
LS1B 6-8 -- Growth and development of organisms
LS1B K-2 -- Growth and development of organisms
LS2A 3-5 -- Interdependent relationships in ecosystems
LS2A K-2 -- Interdependent relationships in ecosystems
LS2C 6-8 -- Ecosystem dynamics, functioning, and resilience
LS2C 9-12 -- Ecosystem dynamics, functioning, and resilience
LS4B 3-5 -- Natural selection
LS4C 3-5 -- Adaptation
LS4C K-2 -- Adaptation