Sea Turtle Conservation Lesson
Created by Teacher(s): Kelly Stone|Published on: May 20, 2022
Grades: K, 1, 2
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: Computer Science
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Created by: New Jersey Climate Education Hub teachers
Region: North America, USA - Northeast, United States, New Jersey
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Synopsis
This lesson introduces students to sea turtles and the human-caused dangers they face while encouraging them to create a way to help save these beautiful creatures.
Inquire: Students are introduced to sea turtle conservation and student activism through the story Follow the Moon Home by acclaimed activist Philippe Cousteau and renowned author Deborah Hopkinson.
Investigate: Students activate background knowledge of sea turtles and reflect on the dangers they face in the oceans of the world.
Inspire: Students work collaboratively to design and create a solution to one of the problems sea turtles are facing today.
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Kelly Stone
K-5 STEM Teacher
Kelly Stone holds a Bachelor's degree in P–3 Early Childhood Education from The Catholic University of America and a Master's degree in Instructional Technology from the University of Nebraska Kearney. She has 25 years of experience in elementary education and currently specializes in STEM instruction for grades K–5. Kelly holds a Supervisor Certification from Caldwell University and an Environmental Sustainability Education Certification from The College of New Jersey.
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