Trash Free - No Debris!

Length

45 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) Pre-K Students, Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult LearnersPublic Library: Library Patrons

Minimum participants:

None

Maximum participants:

Designed for groups sizes of approximately 30 students. Not recommended for more than 50 students per session.

Primary Disciplines

Community Interests, Reading, Sciences, Technology/Information Science

Program Delivery Mode

Zoom

Booking Information

Schedule is flexible. Please contact for current availability.

Book it!

For more information contact CILC at (507) 388-3672

Provider's Cancellation Policy

Cancellations are accepted until 48 hours prior to program request. Programs cancelled within the 48 hours prior to the program are held responsible for completing payment.

About This Provider

 

Sea Turtle, Inc.

South Padre Island, TX
United States

Sea Turtle Inc. is a non-profit organization founded in 1977 with a mission to rescue and rehabilitate sick and injured sea turtles for release back into the wild, educate the public about sea turtle and ocean conservation, and assist with conservation efforts for all marine turtle species.

Program Details

Format

Programs begin with an age appropriate presentation covering:
1. What is plastic and marine debris
2. Impacts of marine debris on the environment
3. Definition of marine debris
4. Impact of plastic on sea turtles
5. Time allowed for questions and answers

Objectives

Participants will:
- Define marine debris
- Impact marine debris has on their environment
- Develop an appreciation for ocean conservation
- Learn how marine debris impacts sea turtles

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

Science 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
Grade 1
2A, 3A, 3B, 9A
Grade 2
2A, 3A, 3B, 9B
Grade 3
2A, 9B
Grade 4
2A, 9B
Grade 5
9A, 9C