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Desert Tortoise
The desert tortoise is a protected species, and it's population in some areas, such as Joshua Tree State Park in California, has been rapidly declining over the years. Invite your young biologists to study the Desert Tortoise with this...
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Talk is Cheap
Second graders listen to the tale, "The Tortoise and the Hare" and discuss the moral of the story. Afterward, they brainstorm words that encouraged the Tortoise to accomplish his goal. Students then review the concept of goal setting and...
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Reptiles
In this reptiles worksheet, students identify and label the different parts of reptiles. They complete 10 short answer questions after reading the information provided in the worksheet.
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Reptile and Amphibian Word Search
In this reptile and amphibian learning exercise, learners complete a word search puzzle by finding 24 terms associated with the different types of reptiles and amphibians.
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How Many Pancake Tortoises
In this mathematics lesson, 3rd graders estimate how many pancake tortoises they think it will take to reach the height of a giraffe. Students watch a video and take notes before they begin the estimation process
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Zoo Lab a Website for Animal Biology: The Reptiles
Some general facts about reptiles are presented with links to pages on different types of reptiles (turtles, alligators, lizards, snakes, and tuataras). The individual pages on the particular reptiles present characteristics and facts...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Reptile Recovery Center
This website presents fact sheets about numerous reptiles. Choose from a pull-down list between snakes, lizards, crocodilians, and turtles. The fact sheets contain information such as taxonomy, distribution and habitat, eating habits,...
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Reptiles
What is a reptile? Use this resource to understand the basic facts of all reptiles and click to detailed information on many specific types.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Turtle and Tortoise
This resource provides detailed information about turtles and tortoises, as well as several pictures and an audio clip.
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Tortuga Gazette: Diamondback Terrapin
Site contains information on the Diamondback terrapin, Malaclemys terrapin.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Galapagos Tortoise
This resource provides detailed information about the Galapagos tortoise, as well as several pictures.
Read Works
Read Works: Passages: An Elephant's Excellent Trunk
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read an informational text about elephants and answers questions about reading comprehension, supporting details, main idea, and more. Links to a paired text and paired text questions are...
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K 3 Learning Pages: Reptiles and Amphibians
Come and discover more about reptiles and amphibians when you explore this awesome resource. This site is filled with useful links.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Geochelone Radiata (Radiated Tortoise)
Site contains information on the Geochelone radiata (Radiated Tortoise). Includes geographic range, habitat, physical description, reproduction, food habits, and conservation status.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Desert Shell Game
Howard Youth's article, "Desert Shell Game," examines information related to the desert tortoise, Gopherus agassizii. Topics covered include Fast Times for a Desert Ancient, The Tortoise and Its Lair, and more.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Tortoise (Geochelone Elegans)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Geochelone Elegans, more commonly known as the tortoise.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Radiated Tortoise O Logy Card
Flip this interactive OLogy card to find fast facts, questions and answers, and other bite-size pieces of information about the radiated tortoise.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Turtles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Turtles are reptiles in the order Testudines. Most turtle bodies are covered by a special shell developed from their ribs. About 300 species are alive today, and...
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Florida Museum of Natural History: The Gopher Tortoise
Details surrounding the habits of the gopher tortoise are discussed in this resource by The Gopher Tortoise Council. The problems facing this tortoise are listed and potential solutions are outlined.
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The Gopher Tortoise Organization
Did you know that due to it's protected status, the gopher tortoise cannot be handled without a permit? This site addresses numerous FAQ's and presents a wealth of information on this fascinating creature.
Study Languages
Study Spanish: Las Tortugas De Caparazon Gigante
This site has a cultural explanation in Spanish or English with a few comprehension questions aboutthe giant domed tortoises living on Ecuador's Galapagos Islands. Great reading selection for beginning and intermediate Spanish students.
Unique Australian Animals
Unique Australian Animals: Western Swamp Tortoise
Use this site to the facts about an endangered Australian tortoise called the Western Swamp Tortoise.
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The Gopher Tortoise Organization
Did you know that due to it's protected status, the gopher tortoise cannot be handled without a permit? This site addresses numerous FAQ's and presents a wealth of information on this fascinating creature.
Curated OER
The Gopher Tortoise Organization
Did you know that due to it's protected status, the gopher tortoise cannot be handled without a permit? This site addresses numerous FAQ's and presents a wealth of information on this fascinating creature.