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Worksheet
Curated OER

Box Turtle Crossword Puzzle

For Students 3rd - 6th
For this box turtle crossword puzzle worksheet, students complete the word puzzle as they select the appropriate words to fill in the blanks in 11 statements regarding box turtles.
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Handout
Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Box Turtles

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site gives an in-depth description of a box turtle, including its behavior, appearance, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
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Handout
Other

Tortuga Gazette: Chinese Box Turtle

For Students 9th - 10th
This Web site contains information on the Chinese Box Turtle. Includes a picture.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Good Night

For Teachers 1st - 3rd Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about animals that hibernate. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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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...