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Lincoln Park Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo: Eastern Box Turtle

For Students 3rd - 8th
A captivating look at the Eastern Box Turtle. Information includes what it looks like, where it lives, what it eats, how often it reproduces, and more.
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Wildlife Journal Jr: Tracking Blanding's Turtle

For Students 3rd - 8th
Tour the wetlands of New Hampshire as biologists try to find the elusive, yellow-necked Blanding's turtle, one of the state's rarest, oldest and best-traveled reptiles. Learn how the turtles survive in a changing valuable wetland habitat.
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Gulf of Maine Research Institute

Gulf of Maine Aquarium: All About Turtles

For Students 3rd - 8th
A very informative site that delves into the parts of turtle, turtle defense, and the different turtle species. Descriptions are accompanied by pictures.
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Other

Shedd Aquarium: Animal Facts

For Students 4th - 8th
Animal facts and care for animals located at the Shedd aquarium.
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Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium: Alligator Snapping Turtle

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical, and other unique characteristics of the Alligator Snapping Turtle.
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Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium: Green Sea Turtle

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, and physical characteristics of the Green Sea Turtle. Sea Turtles can be viewed live on the webcam.
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Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium: Eastern River Cooter

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this comprehensive animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, conservation status, physical, and unique characteristics of the Eastern River Cooter.
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Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium: Razorback Musk Turtle

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical and unique characteristics of the Razorback Musk Turtle.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 10.14 Turtles

For Students 5th - 9th
Learn about the characteristics and behaviors of turtles.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Flatback Sea Turtles

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated reference guide features useful information on the flatback sea turtle with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Green Sea Turtles

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated reference guide features useful information on Green Sea Turtles with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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Handout
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Species With Status: Common

For Students 3rd - 8th
Common species are those that exist in large numbers. A species may be locally abundant, but not broadly common. Examples of common Wisconsin species are presented here.
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Saint Louis Zoo

Saint Louis Zoo: Alligator Snapping Turtle

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover fun facts and learn about the habitat, appearance, diet, breeding, behavior, and conservation status of the alligator snapping turtle.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Box Turtle

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Box Turtles (Terrapene carolina), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be...
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Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Painted Turtle

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Painted Turtles (Chrysemys picta), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be...
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Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Snake Necked Turtles

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Snake-necked Turtles (Chelidae), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this family and maps of its global distribution can also be found...
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Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Snapping Turtle

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Snapping Turtles (Chelydra serpentina), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also...
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Website
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Cyclones May Blast Turtles to Extinction

For Students 9th - 10th
From ABC News in Science, Jacquie van Santen's article examines how several weather tropical cyclones affect populations of marine turtles both at sea and on the `each.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Science in Paradise: Turtle Travels

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore how different factors affect temperature and relate this to whether a baby turtle will be male or female. Investigate reproductive strategies of selected organisms, and list the pros and cons of different reproductive behaviors.
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Other

Naturephoto: Reptiles

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Actual photos of reptiles in their habitat.
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Website
Other

Illinois Raptor Center: Why Turtles Should Not Be Kept as Pets

For Students 3rd - 5th
This informative site makes an interesting case as to why turtles should not be pets. What do turtles need and don't need is discussed along with what can we do to help turtles survive.
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Handout
Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Alligator Snapping Turtle

For Students 9th - 10th
Get acquainted with the alligator snapping turtle while browsing this animal guide from the Brookfield Zoo. Content includes quick facts and highlights on the appearance, habitat, social behaviors, and mating habits of the largest...
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Other

Neo K12 Education: Marine Animals

For Students 1st - 5th
Learn about marine animals with fun, interactive, educational videos, games, quizzes, and activities.
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Other

Neo K12 Education: Reptiles

For Students K - 1st
Learn all about reptiles with these fun, interactive, educational videos, lessons, and games.