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Terrific Turtles

Provided by: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |Published on: May 22, 2024

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Synopsis

This reading comprehension worksheet discusses various turtles that are native to Connecticut, the ecosystems they inhabit, and how humans can help turtles thrive.
Students will be able to test their reading comprehension by completing the "Turtle Test" matching activity on the worksheet.

Subjects: Science, English Language Arts

Authors: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

Region: North America, USA - Northeast, United States, Connecticut

Languages: English

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Additional Prerequisites

This text does mention that box turtles can be killed when they cross roads.
It may be helpful if students know the following terms: wetlands, beaver marshes, and bogs.

Differentiation

Students can complete this reading activity in pairs after learning about reptiles or aquatic ecosystems.
Students can use this text for a small, guided research project on different turtle species within Connecticut.
This text can augment a lesson on various reptiles that are native to Connecticut.

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Resource Type and Format

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