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Project Based Learning

Project Based Learning. Diamondback Terrapin Turtles 3 rd Grade Fort Smallwood Elementary 2011-2012. Elements of Environmental Literacy for Third Grade. Turtles arrive. Project Calendar.

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Project Based Learning

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  1. Project Based Learning Diamondback Terrapin Turtles 3rd Grade Fort Smallwood Elementary 2011-2012

  2. Elements of Environmental Literacy for Third Grade Turtles arrive

  3. Project Calendar

  4. How do we use our experiences and learning with the Head Start Program to help other schools participate?

  5. Teaching and Learning Guide

  6. Diamondback Terrapin Turtles • Head Start program through the Terrapin Institute • Geared to teach students more about our state’s turtle and how we can protect their habitats. • Jeff Popp, guest speaker from the institute, delivered two turtles and discussed the obstacles the Terrapins have to face in the wild and how we all could take a part in their survival. Turtles will be released in June at the Horsehead Nature Center on the Eastern Shore. Service Learning Fundraiser money will be donated to the Terrapin Institute on the release date.

  7. Our Classroom Terrapins Dexter Squirt

  8. Hands on Exploration

  9. Physical Features • Dexter: • no spots • dark solid patch on top of head • looks like it has a mustache • Squirt: • lots of spots all over • grayish in color • no patch observed

  10. Our Terrapin Habitat Keeping a healthy environment for the turtles to live and grow in.

  11. Recording Data

  12. Student Research

  13. Service Learning project

  14. Designers Artists

  15. Editors

  16. Sales Associates

  17. Art Connections

  18. For More Information… Interested in starting a Terrapin Turtle Project Based Learning experience at your school? Please feel free to contact us for more information , templates/handouts, and ideas. 3rd Grade Teachers: Darlene Horne – dhorne@aacps.org Theresa Huntley – dhuntley@aacps.org Laura Roussey – lroussey@aacps.org Fort Smallwood Elementary : 410-222-6450 Working together to make a difference!

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