Threats to Marine Ecosystems

by Sea Turtle, Inc.

Join us as we examine the impacts of climate change on our natural world. Students will have the opportunity to learn about human impacts on the environment and the effects of our actions. They will develop an understanding of current climate issues and how to help create change! This program is geared toward 7th-12th Grade and is not suitable for younger grade levels.

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About This Program

Cost

Point to Point: $120.00
Point to Point Premium: $110.00

Invoices will be sent to designated contact after program is booked with payment information.

Length

7th-12th Grade: 45 Minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 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

Career Education, Reading, Sciences, STEM

Program Delivery Mode

Zoom

Booking Information

Schedule is flexible. Please contact for current availability.

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

We will not charge for programs canceled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice.

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.

Contact:
Sea Turtle, Inc.
education@seaturtleinc.org
9567614511 ext. 3

Program Details

Format

This class will include an interactive PowerPoint presentation where students will identify what climate change is and how it impacts our ecosystems and sea turtles. We will address current issues such as greenhouse gases, ocean acidification, and habitat loss. It will conclude with a discussion about our current conservation efforts at Sea Turtle, Inc. and ways everyone can help reduce their impact on our planet. The students will engage in question and answer and discussion throughout the length of the class. No prior knowledge is needed to join this class.

Objectives

Students will: Know the difference between weather and climate, Understand what climate change is, Identify the causes and effects of climate change

Standards Alignment

State Standards

Science Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Grade 7: 10A, 10B
Grade 8: 11B, 11C
High School: BIO 10B
Aquatic Science 13E, 13F
Environmental Systems 5G, 8D, 11B