Lesson Topics: Sea Turtles Key Points: -What is a Turtle? -Turtles vs Tortoises -Natal Homing -Sea Turtle Nesting -The “Lost Years” -Prehistoric Sea Turtle -Current Sea Turtle Species -Threats -Conservation Activity: -Worksheet 1: Who Am I? (All Ages) Worksheet 1- Who am I sea turtles Worksheet 1- Who am I sea turtles ANSWERS -Worksheet 2: […]
Key Points: What is a Whale? Whales are mammals Two groups of whales Baleen whales Toothed whales Whale anatomy Whale behavior Threats to whales Worksheets: 1.) Baleen vs toothed whale external anatomy Whale Anatomy Whale Anatomy- ANSWERS 2.) Differences between baleen and toothed whales Toothed vs. Baleen Whales Toothed vs. Baleen Whales-ANSWER Activity: Finger painting […]
Seabirds Key points: What is a bird? Wings & Feathers How they fly Bones Seabirds vs Landbirds Penguins Gulls Pelicans Frigate birds And more popular seabird species! Worksheets: Worksheet 1- Who am I Who am IANSWERS Worksheet 2- WINGSPAN 2A Wingspan Comparison 2B Wingspan ComparisonANSWERS 2B Answers Worksheet 3- Worksheet 3- Paper Airplanes and Flight Videos: How birds […]
Manatee Conservation Biology Key Points -What are sirenians? -Body shape -How they move -Eating and hydration Habits -Body Composition -Five species of sirens -Threats Activities: Worksheet 1: Dugong vs Manatees Worksheet 1- Dugong vs Manatee p1 Worksheet1- Dugong vs manatee p2 Worksheet 1-Dugong vs Manatee ANSWER Worksheet 2: Manatee puppet Worksheet 2- Manatee Puppet Follow […]
Shark Biology and Conservation: Key Points: -What is a Shark? -How are they different from bony fish? -How do they stay buoyant? -Where do sharks live? -What senses do sharks have? -Two extra senses -Why are sharks threatened? -How can we help sharks? Worksheets -Worksheet 1 Shark Senses Shark senses- Worksheet 1 Shark senses- Worksheet […]
Key Points -What is a fish? -Osteichthyes vs Chondrichthyes -Body shapes -Mouth Shape and location -Tail Shape -Special Adaptations -Scales -Morphology -Anatomy -Fish Dissection Activities: Worksheet 1- Worksheet 1-Fish Shapes Worksheet 2- Worksheet 2- Fish Shape & Species Worksheet 2- Fish Shapes & species ANSWERS Worksheet 3- Worksheet 3- Fish dissection. pdf Follow Up: Worksheet 4- Worksheet […]
Seagrass Ecosystems Key Points -What is it? -Where do you find it? -Seagrass vs Seaweed -Root system -Species in Florida -Epiphytes -Threats Activities: Worksheet 1: Seagrass vs Seaweed Worksheet 1-Seagrass vs Seaweed Worksheet 1-Seagrass vs Seaweed ANSWER Worksheet 2: Seagrass ID Worksheet 2- Seagrass Identification Worksheet 2- Seagrass IdentificationANSWER Follow Up: Worksheet 3: Review Seagrass […]
Lesson 3: Mangrove Ecosystems Key Points: -What is a mangrove? -How are they different from other plants? -Where are mangroves found? -What is a propagule? -Red, Black, and White mangroves -What are the differences between the three species of mangroves? -How do mangroves live in salt water? -What animals live in a mangrove ecosystem? -Why […]
Topic: Coral Reefs Key Points: -What is Coral? -Symbiotic Relationships -What type of reefs are there? -Coral Spawning -Benefits of Coral Reefs -How are our corals doing? -Threats to coral reefs -What can we do? Video Activities: -Symbiotic Relationships (WORKSHEET 1): Worksheet 1- Symbiotic Relationships -Coral Spawning Activity (WORKSHEET 2) : Worksheet 2 (PRINT OUT FOR ALL […]
ECOSYSTEMS AND FOOD CHAINS: FACEBOOK LIVE LESSON : https://www.facebook.com/396247877070277/videos/512266676058504/ Key Points of Lesson: -Biomes/habitats -What is an ecosystem -Types of ecosystems in the world -Types of ecosystems in the ocean -Abiotic factors -Biotic factors -Other qualities of an ecosystem -Food chain -Food web –Apex predator, consumers, decomposers, producers -What happens when you remove an organism from […]