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Sea Turtles PK-157 Arlene Fuerst |
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INTRODUCTION Nearly all species of sea turtles are now classified as endangered, with three of the seven existing species being critically endangered. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is committed to stopping the decline of sea turtles and works for the recovery of the species.
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TASK Sea turtles need you to help them. You and your group will learn the names of 7 different sea turtles. Your group will create a Flipgrid to Save the Sea Turtles. You will explain how plastics are a danger, then advertise our class recycling drive. We will collect all the change from the recycling then use the proceeds towards either donating to the Turtle Hospital in Marathon, Florida or we can “adopt” a sea turtle. Our contribution helps provide food and medicine for a sea turtle.
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PROCESS/RESOURCES
Using the PPA Process you will follow the six steps to solving the problem with sea turtles. The six steps are to define the problem, gather the evidence, identify the cause, evaluate the existing policy, develop a solution, and select the best solution.
Define the Problem
After reading The Adventures of Gary & Harry by Lisa Motsomuto, we learned of the challenges sea turtles face in the sea.
Gather the Evidence (Days 1, 2, 3)
There are 7 Living Species of Sea Turtles. Five live near the Florida Waters. One lives in the Pacific Ocean, And one lives near Australia. With your group, click to learn about each turtle and name 1-2 interesting facts.
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Identify the Causes (Day 4)
Click on the links below to learn about the challenges sea turtles face for survival.
Evaluate an Existing Policy
Now that you have learned about the challenges sea turtles face, watch the following videos to learn more about how to help turtles.
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Develop Solutions With your group, create a Flip Grid commercial highlighting the turtle of your choice and how we can help their survival by recycling and using the funds to donate to the turtle hospital. Remember to use the information from your research.
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EVALUATION
Task |
3 |
2 |
1 |
Amazing! |
Almost |
Not There Yet! |
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Group Work |
Always provides useful ideas when working in a group with peers. |
Sometimes provides useful ideas when working with a group and in class discussions. |
Rarely provides useful ideas when working within a group and in class discussions. |
Knowledge of Content |
Has a good understanding and knowledge of the topic. |
Has some understanding and knowledge of the topic. |
Has limited understanding and knowledge of the topic. |
Presentation of Content- FlipGrid |
The purpose of the FlipGrid is clear and maintains focus throughout the video. |
The purpose of the FlipGrid is somewhat clear and maintains focus throughout the video. |
The purpose of the FlipGrid is not clear and does not maintain focus throughout some of the video. |
Presentation of Content- Research Writing |
Research writing included all components: |
Research writing includes some of the components. |
Research writing does not include any of the components. |
-name of a sea turtle and it’s description |
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- describe challenges sea turtles encounter. |
CONCLUSION
We learned about why sea turtles are considered to be an endangered species. Let us reflect on what we have learned through these questions:
* What are the names of some sea turtles?
* How are sea turtles becoming endangered?
* What are some ways that we help the sea turtles
OBJECTIVES FOR DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING
Social Emotional
2. Establishes and sustains positive relationships
C. Interacts with peers
3. Participates cooperatively and constructively in group situations.
Language
8. Listens to and understands increasingly complex language
9. Uses language to express thoughts and needs.
10. Uses appropriate conversational and other communication skills.
Cognitive
11. Demonstrates positive approaches to learning
Science and Technology
25. Demonstrates the knowledge and of the characteristics of living things.