Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand the life cycle of a green sea turtle, research about their protection status, explore the concept of mock turtle soup in Alice in Wonderland, and learn to draw a sea turtle.
Materials and Prep
- Computer or tablet with internet access
- Art supplies (paper, pencils, colored pencils or markers)
- Research materials about green sea turtles
- Alice in Wonderland book or online resources
- Access to YouTube or online drawing tutorials
Activities
- Start by reading about the life cycle of a green sea turtle. Take notes on the different stages.
- Research about the protection status of green sea turtles. Are they protected? Write down your findings.
- Investigate whether the mock turtle soup mentioned in Alice in Wonderland is a real recipe. If not, find out what it actually is.
- Search for Emmylou's Fine Arts on YouTube and see if she has a tutorial on drawing a sea turtle. If not, look for other online resources on how to draw a sea turtle.
- Using your art supplies, follow the tutorial or instructions you found to draw your own sea turtle. Pay attention to the details and colors.
Fifth Grade Talking Points
- "Did you know that green sea turtles go through different stages in their life cycle, just like many other animals?"
- "These turtles start as eggs buried under the sand on a beach. Can you imagine being born from an egg?"
- "After hatching, the baby turtles make their way to the ocean. It's a tough journey, and many predators try to eat them."
- "Green sea turtles are protected in many countries because their population has been declining. They are considered endangered species."
- "In Alice in Wonderland, the mock turtle soup is mentioned, but it's not a real recipe. It's a made-up dish in the story."
- "To draw a sea turtle, you can follow tutorials online or use your creativity. Remember to include the shell, flippers, and other features."