Even though they spend large amounts of their lives underwater, sea turtles are air-breathing reptiles and must surface at regular intervals to refill their lungs with fresh air.
Learning About Sea Turtles:
- Turtle in the Sea
Turtle in the Sea by Jim Arnosky is the story of a sea turtle and what she must battle to stay alive so she can lay her eggs. - What is a Sea Turtle?
In the United Kingdom aquatic fresh-water turtles are known as terrapins.
Sea Turtle Projects:
- Sea Turtle Crafts
There are quite a few crafts for this lesson. Do all of them or choose the ones you like best. - Sea Turtle Recipes
Cooking with Kids - Try these yummy recipes: Peanut Butter Turtles, Turtle Sundae, and Sea Turtle Bread Sculpture.
Sea Turtle Fun:
- Games and Stuff
Add the printable activities to your notebook. Have fun with the online games and activities. - Coloring Pages
Print out the coloring pages. Answer the questions neatly on the coloring page.
Materials:
- Materials List for Lesson 9
List of materials needed to complete all projects in Lesson 9.
Discovering Sea Creature Series:
You can access the lessons online, or sign-up for the free Discovering Sea Creatures Ecourse and receive a lesson in your inbox every week. Have fun learning all about sea creatures!
