Gr 6 Sea Turtle Initiative

You might have heard a lot of talk about sea turtles this week and that's because we are getting closer to going on our virtual field trip to Marathon, Florida.  Next Friday at 11 am we set off down the information superhighway to Turtle Hospital where we hold 1 of 6 camera spots offered by Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants. This camera spot allows us to ask questions and participate in real time as we go on a tour of the hospital, learn what they do, and meet some of the turtles. 

EBTSOYP  "aims to inspire the next generation of scientists, explorers, and conservationists by bringing science, exploration, adventure, and conservation into the classroom through virtual speakers and field trips with leading experts across the globe."  Two years ago, some of the 6's travelled 1200 feet down into the Marum Volcano lava lake in Vanuatu and to a cheetah conservation area in Namibia.

Students have been doing some research this week and are making posters and videos to help promote awareness. They are trying to raise money to donate to the Turtle Hospital and to a local turtle conservation area (yet to be determined).

Please enjoy this promotional video and a video game both created by Finn!  Use your arrow buttons to play his game. Try and dodge all the water vehicles as they are a major contributor to turtle injuries and deaths.