Sea Turtle Sex and Climate Change

In this lesson students will examine how changes in an ecosystem result from environmental factors specifically demonstrating the consequences of climate change on sea turtles. The lesson is in four parts: 1) a fact finding/research component; 2) a group discussion and student presentation; 3) a multi-media component; and 4) a laboratory activity.
Resource ID#: 75527 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Computer Media Player
Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: environmental sex determination (ESD), incubation, sex ratio, biodiversity, ecology, temperature gradient, climate change, population, sea turtle, endangered species
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Earth Systems

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