Sea Turtle
A sea turtle off the Big Island of Hawaiʻi © Tyler Bell. CC-BY-2.0.
Classification: Reptile
Groups can be encouraged to choose animals of different classes (reptiles, amphibians, mammals, etc.).
E-books and some videos are available free-of-charge for teachers via a one-time subscription at the Epic! website.
Consider using websites like SafeShare.TV and ViewPure to remove ads from websites.
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Websites
Offers general information and images about green sea turtles. [Contains ads.]
Profile of the green sea turtle, with scientific names, classification and more.
Detailed information about green sea turtles.
Provides detailed information about green sea turtles, including distribution, and resources. [Contains ads.]
Provides detailed information about how members of the public can watch a sea turtle hatchling release on Padre Island, Texas.
Focuses on Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle, including fast facts, in-depth content and images.
Interactive website with facts about sea turtles.
Basic information about sea turtles. [Contains ads.]
Presents very detailed information about sea turtles. [Contains ads.]
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Videos
A marine biologist captured footage of a sea turtle eating a stinging jellyfish. (YouTube)
Scuba diver Sam takes students underwater, with links to additional videos. (YouTube)
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Portal Texts
by Stephanie Lisa Tara and Lee Edward Fodi
ISBN-13: 978-0989433402
by Carol Malnor and Trina L. Hunner
ISBN-13: 978-1584694779 (F&P level: Q)
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Research Books
by Elle J. McGuinness and Romi Caron
ISBN-13: 978-0740781025
by Philippe Cousteau and Deborah Hopkinson
ISBN-13: 978-1452112411 (F&P level: N)
by Nicola Davies and Jane Chapman
ISBN-13: 978-0763623111 (F&P level: N)
by Louise Spilsbury
ISBN-13: 978-1432940089 (F&P level: T)
by Gail Gibbons
ISBN-13: 978-0823413737 (F&P level: O)
by Baby Professor
ISBN-13: 978-1682800980
by Laura Marsh
ISBN-13: 978-1426308536 (F&P level: J)
by Kay de Silva
ISBN-13: 978-1519103130
by April Pulley Sayre and Annie Patterson
ISBN-13: 978-1580891493 (F&P level: N)
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E-books on GetEpic.com
by Lisa Owings
(F&P level: N)
by Ruth Owen
(F&P level: O)
by Kate Riggs
(F&P level: N)
by Kara L. Laughlin
(F&P level: L)
by Cari Meister
(F&P level: K)
by Kari Schuetz
(F&P level: N)
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Virtual Field Trips
Offering a variety of programs focusing on sea turtles. Depending on the length of the program, cost varies (45 minutes, $120; and 30 minutes, $90) Topics include sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation, life cycle of a sea turtle, and more. Live field trips are also available on Padre Island, Texas. Look for the “Education” tab.
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Skype a Scientist
Schedule a skype session with Katherine R. Martin, who studies reptiles and amphibians.
Skype A Scientist matches over 2000+ scientists with classrooms around the world! Scientists skype into your classroom for 30–60-minute Q&A sessions that can cover the scientist’s expertise or what it’s like to be a scientist. Multiple topics are available.
