Format
Program begins with an interactive presentation covering:
1. What is a sea turtle?
2. Sea Turtle anatomy
3. Atlantic Green characteristics
4. The story of Allison - the one-flipper sea turtle
5. The story of Merry Christmas - the cold stunned sea turtle
6. Discussion of What you can do to help sea turtles?
This program concludes with a live visit with Allison & Merry Christmas and a question and answer session.
Objectives
- Identify characteristics of sea turtles
- List threats facing sea turtles
- Identify ways we can help sea turtles
- Develop an appreciation for marine conservation
Standards Alignment
National Standards
Next Generation Science Standards:
K-2 Programs:
Life Science
•LS1.A: Structure and Function
•LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms
•LS1.C: Organization for Matter and Energy Flow in Organisms
•LS2.A: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems
•LS4.D: Biodiversity and Humans
Earth Science
•ESS3.A: Natural Resources
•ESS3.C: Human Impacts on Earth Systems
3-5 Programs
Life Science
•LS1.A: Structure and Function
•LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms
•LS1.C: Organization for Matter and Energy Flow in Organisms
•LS2.A: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems
•LS2.C: Ecosystem Dynamics, Functioning, and Resilience
•LS4.B: Natural Selection
•LS4.C: Adaptation
•LS4.D: Biodiversity and Humans
Earth Science
•ESS3.A: Natural Resources
•ESS3.C: Human Impacts on Earth Systems
State Standards
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
All programs cover topics required in the essential knowledge and skills for:
Scientific investigation and reasoning
Organisms and environments.
Grade level specific alignments are as follows:
Kindergarten
2A, 3A, 9A, 9B, 10A, 10B
Grade 1
2A, 3A, 9A, 9C, 10A
Grade 2
2A, 3A, 9A, 9C, 10A
Grade 3
9A, 10A
Grade 4
9B, 10A
Grade 5
9A, 9C, 10A