KENSUKE'S PROJECT: SEA TURTLES

The aim of this project about sea turtles is to link the story with science, always trying to develop the language of our children and to use it for real communication, at the same time they are improving their knowledge of the world. 

In this case, we have focused on the chapter 9 of the book "The night ot the turtles"

This chapter has a clear link with natural science, so after reading it, 

we will work it with some activities to develop the contents about turtles.

The sequence of activities is divided in three parts:

1-      Previous work

Individual work, pair work

Read chapter 9 carefully and answer the following questions. Take some notes and then share your opinions with a partner.   

-          What did Michael think the turtles were at first?

-          Who does he describe them?

-          How many turtles were in the beach?

-          Are the turtles strong?

-          Do you like to see this phenomenon?

-          Have you ever seen something similar?

-          How do you think that Michael felt when he saw the turtles?

-          What is the important decision that Kensuke takes after seeing the turtles?

2-      Watch a video about baby turtles

Sea Turtles Hatching

Whole group discussion.

Do you think that the baby turtles find easy to get to the sea? Why? What are the other animals that appear in the video? 

3-       Colouring and writing

Individual work. 

Materials required: one worksheet per student with the picture of a turtle. 

Give a name for your turtle and colour it. Also, write at least 5 characteristics (around the picture) that you think the turtle may have. Use description adjectives.

When you finish, the teacher will display your turtles on the wall, making a poster named “The night of the turtles” in the science corner.

After that, you have to write a brief report (8-10 lines). Imagine that, as Michael, you are on a beach and you are watching the process that baby turtles follow until they get the sea.  Describe what you see expressing your feelings and emotions while you are seeing that. Use the chapter 9 of Kensuke’s story to help you and the video that we watched before.