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Student TasksYour primary task is to select a turtle to track, follow its path using the satellite technology and collect as much information about leatherback turtles during the race as possible. The Culminating Activity provides an explanation of the Jigsaw method, one way to accomplish the activities provided. Preview the list below and proceed to the Student Activity Page for details. Double click on any word to see the definition from Answers.com Play the role of a scientist during the race and determine what information they collect to help leatherback turtles. Conduct an I-Search on leatherback turtles. Brainstorm all possible reasons why leatherback turtles are considered to be an endangered species. Keep a Journal for the information you collect on leatherback turtles. Create a timeline demonstrating the history of leatherback turtles. Predict and plot possible ocean paths leatherback turtles may take after leaving Indonesia .
Create a survey that will help establish how much people know about leatherback sea turtles and the conservation efforts that have occurred. Investigate environmental problems in your hometown. List what you know about them, list what you need to know about the problems and determine possible solutions. Contact a leatherback turtle expert. Create a Jeopardy PowerPoint game about leatherback turtles. Create a poster or a form of artwork that portrays leatherback turtles in some way. Create your own webquest or webpage on leatherback turtles. Write a story about leatherback turtles. Design your own Internet Scavenger Hunt to be shared with you classmates. Go to Student Activities for details. Preview the Technology Page for ideas on how to use technology in your classroom. |
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