All About Sea Turtles: A Free Lesson Plan

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Written by Brooks Mathews

Published: December 3, 2024

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The sea turtle is one of the ocean’s most fascinating, ancient, and distinguished reptiles, renowned for its vital role in the marine ecosystem. With seven distinct species, sea turtles inhabit every ocean in the world, yet their population has been significantly endangered, primarily threatened by human activities.

Loggerhead sea turtle swimming in clear turquoise water on reef

Our week-long sea turtle lesson plan investigates this captivating aquatic animal, helping students to discover more about the various species of sea turtles, their unique habitats, diet, life cycle, challenges they face, and how to protect their population.

Click the image below to access five days’ worth of comprehensive lesson plans, engaging activities, graphic organizers, and creative craft ideas all about the magnificent sea turtle!


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Brooks Mathews is an Education Writer for A-Z Animals, designing animal based unit plans that include lesson plans, activity sheets, craft/project ideas and more! She is an elementary teacher of eight years with a Bachelors degree from the University of South Carolina and a Masters degree in Early Childhood Education from Arizona State University. She resides in Nashville, TN with her husband of eight years, their son, Grady and their Golden Retriever!

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