meet hang-ten! – Sea Turtle, Inc.

Meet the Residents: Hang Ten

Program Length: 30 minutes

Program Cost: $90

Discover the story of Hang Ten, the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle. Learn characteristics of Kemp’s ridley sea turtles and ways you can help sea turtles in the wild. Program includes a Live visit from Hang Ten!

Program Objectives

Students will:

Identify traits of reptiles
Compare and contrast anatomy of turtles in different habitats
Explore Kemp’s ridley sea turtle characteristics
Discuss the story of Hang Ten and identify one threat to sea turtles in the wild
Investigate ways to reduce human impacts on the environment

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills

Kindergarten: 1B, 2A, 3A, 9B, 10B
1st: 1B, 2A, 3A, 10A
2nd: 1B, 2A, 9A, 10A
3rd: 1B, 10A
4th: 1B, 9A, 10A
5th: 1B, 9A, 9C, 10A

Vocabulary: reptile, cold-blooded, adaptation, keratin, stream lined, conservation, hatchling