Terrific Turtles
Provided by: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection|Published on: May 22, 2024
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Type: Activity - Classroom
Subjects: Science, English Language Arts
Authors: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Region: North America, USA - Northeast, United States, Connecticut
Languages: English
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Synopsis
- This reading comprehension worksheet discusses various turtles that are native to Connecticut, the ecosystems they inhabit, and how humans can help turtles thrive.
- Students will be able to test their reading comprehension by completing the "Turtle Test" matching activity on the worksheet.
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Positives
- This text explains how captivity impacts a turtle's health and well-being.
- The descriptions of the turtles are concise and easy to understand.
Additional Prerequisites
- This text does mention that box turtles can be killed when they cross roads.
- It may be helpful if students know the following terms: wetlands, beaver marshes, and bogs.
Differentiation
- Students can complete this reading activity in pairs after learning about reptiles or aquatic ecosystems.
- Students can use this text for a small, guided research project on different turtle species within Connecticut.
- This text can augment a lesson on various reptiles that are native to Connecticut.
This resource describes three turtle species native to Connecticut and features a fun ‘turtle test’ to engage students. All turtle descriptions are based in sound science and two sketches of turtles are included. This resource is recommended for teaching.
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