Turtle Hurtles

Standard Rating Guide
  • References: the lesson only references the standard
  • Part: the lesson teaches part of the lesson
  • Assesses: the lesson teaches the standard thoroughly so that the standard can be assessed

Activity Description

Abstract: Students will 1)describe the life cycle of sea turtles, 2)identify specific mortality facotrs related to sea turtles, 3)make inferences about the effects of limiting facotrs on sea turtle populations, and 4)make recommendations to minimize the factors that might lead to the extinciton of sea turtles.

Curriculum Book: Project Wild Aquatic
Page number: 158

Age Groups

5th Grade - 8th Grade

Educational Standards

   Science C-2   References
   Geography E-5   References
   Government and Citizenship D-5   References

Educational Topics

   Biodiversity
   Change
   Economics
   Food Chain/Web
   Habitat
   Land Use, Development and Planning
   Coasts/Ocean/Marine
   Population Dynamics
   Responsible Human Action/Effects on Wildlife and Ecosystems
   Values of Wildlife- Recreational, Commercial, Ecological
   Actions
   Animal and Plant Kingdoms
   Conflicting Points of View Regarding Natural Resource Issues
   Conservation
   Endangered, Rare or Threatened Species
   Fish/Fishing Issues
   Cycles
   Lifestyles
   Carrying Capacity and Limiting Factors
   Mammals
   Predator/Prey and Symbiotic Relationships
   Science and Society