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Turtle, Tortoise, or Terrapin?

by  Center for Aquatic Sciences

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Think you tell the difference between a diamondback terrapin, a box
turtle, and a loggerhead sea turtle? Learn to spot the differences as
you meet some radical shelled reptiles in this animal encounter.

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About This Program

Cost

By Request: $150.00
By Request Premium: $150.00



Length

30-45 minutes


Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) Pre-K Students, Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family , Learning PodPublic Library: Library Patrons

Minimum participants:

None

Maximum participants:

We recommend no more than 30 students


Primary Disciplines

Science, STEM


Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference - H.323 (Polycom, Cisco/Tandberg, LifeSize, etc...)
Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, etc...)



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Provider's Cancellation Policy

Please provide at least 48 hours notice if you need to cancel. We will make every effort to reschedule your program to a more convenient day/time.

About This Provider

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Center for Aquatic Sciences

Camden, NJ
United States

Based in Camden, NJ, the Center for Aquatic Sciences works to strengthen community connections to nature, wildlife, and the environment. Utilizing resources such as the animal collection of Adventure Aquarium as well as natural spaces and public waterways around the Delaware and Cooper Rivers, the Center’s programs educate learners of all ages about marine science and promote environmental stewardship.

Contact:
Kevin Impellizeri
kimpellizeri@aquaticsciences.org
(856) 361-1013

Program Details

Format

Welcome and Introduction
Guided animal encounter
Debrief and Review

Objectives

Identify distinguishing characteristics of turtles, terrapins, and tortoises.
Demonstrate the ability to distinguish these creatures from one another.
Draw inferences about the anatomy, physiology, and behavior of turtles, terrapins, and tortoises through careful observation
Develop an appreciation for these and other forms of aquatic life
Identify at least one threat to their continued survival

Standards Alignment

National Standards

LS1A 3-5 -- Structure and function
LS1A 6-8 -- Structure and function
LS1A 9-12 -- Structure and function
LS1A K-2 -- Structure and function
LS1B 3-5 -- Growth and development of organisms
LS1B 6-8 -- Growth and development of organisms
LS1B 9-12 -- Growth and development of organisms
LS1B K-2 -- Growth and development of organisms
LS4C 3-5 -- Adaptation
LS4C 6-8 -- Adaptation
LS4C 9-12 -- Adaptation
LS4C K-2 -- Adaptation