Sea Turtle Life and Conservation

Charlie the sea turtle introduces himself and shares fun facts about sea turtles, including their endangered status and long lifespan. He explains the life cycle of both humans and sea turtles, highlighting the stages from birth to adulthood. Ms. Christian elaborates on the reproduction process of sea turtles, detailing how mother turtles lay eggs in the sand. Charlie concludes with a quiz to reinforce learning and emphasizes the importance of recycling to protect sea turtles.

How many types of sea turtles are there in the ocean?

• Five

• Eight

• Seven

• Six

What does it mean when a species is 'endangered'?

• They are thriving.

• They are very common.

• They are aggressive.

• They are at risk of extinction.

How long can sea turtles live?

• Up to 50 years

• Up to 100 years or more

• Up to 20 years

• Up to 10 years

How many miles do sea turtles typically swim each year?

• 5,000 miles

• 1,000 miles

• 10,000 miles

• 20,000 miles

What is the first stage in a human's life cycle?

• Childhood

• Adulthood

• Infancy

• Old age

What is the first stage in a sea turtle's life cycle?

• Becoming an adult

• Laying eggs

• Swimming in the ocean

• Hatching from an egg

What do baby sea turtles do after hatching?

• Climb trees

• Fly away

• Wait until nighttime to go to the ocean

• Stay in the nest

How many eggs does a mother sea turtle typically lay?

• 1,000 to 2,000

• 300 to 500

• 50 to 200

• 10 to 20

Where do mother sea turtles lay their eggs?

• In a tree

• In a hole in the sand

• On a rock

• In the ocean

What is a key action humans can take to help sea turtles?

• Build more beaches

• Recycle

• Pollute the ocean

• Hunt them