Turtle Talk

While teaching about endangered species, you can incorporate this activity as a take-home reminder of what is threatening the sea turtle population. It is one of those paper plate projects in which a wedge is cut out to reveal a picture...

In this vocabulary learning exercise, students cross out words that don't belong in a group, complete sentences with correct vocabulary words, then write an entry about being a scientist who studies reptiles. Text of Komodo Dragon...

Students explore ocean pollution.  In this ecology instructional activity, students view a video entitled This Pretty Planet and identify common biodegradable products. Students participate in activities designed to simulate the negative...

Whose footprints are those? After reading Janet Halfmann's book, Little Skink's Tail, young scholars use footprints to determine where on a gridded map certain animals have been spotted. They use the map to answer 3 questions, one...

Students share troubles faced by sea turtles. They answer questions about see turtles using a fact sheet.

Students read Chameleon, Chameleon and Mrs. Chicken and the Hungry Crocodile. In this reptile lesson, students learn a rhyme about a turtle, review the vocabulary word "chameleon," and graph students favorite reptiles. Students create a...

Students color code a world map by region to show the different amphibians and reptiles that live there. They discuss the Nile Crocodile, Snapping Turtle, Komodo Dragon, Indian Python, and Lacertidae. When completed, they create a key...

Auntie Litter is here to educate young scholars about water pollution and environmental stewardship! Although the 15-minute video clip is cheesy, it's an engaging look at the water cycle and conservation. Learners start by illustrating...

Students brainstorm a list of environments and animals from around the world that need protection. They then design and create a slogan about an animal or environment and an environmental protection poster.

Students study ocean life while practicing their reading comprehension, note taking, and writing skills. In this ocean life instructional activity, students read about research that is taking place at field sites, conduct water research,...