Scute’s Ocean Adventure (Recommended for grades preK-1st)
Join Scute, the Loggerhead Sea Turtle and GSTC mascot, for an unforgettable adventure!  This theatrical wonder tells the tale of Scute’s travels in the sea and encounters with other coastal characters, until a strange happening lands him in the helpful hands of Dr. Norton, the Center’s one and only veterinarian. For more information see the teacher’s guide.

Journey of the Sea Turtle (Recommended for grades 6-8)
A sea turtle? What’s a sea turtle? Join us for a journey into the mysterious world of these ancient marine reptiles to learn some basic information about sea turtles. Students will learn about where sea turtles live, what they eat and their amazing journey from egg to adulthood. They will also learn about the natural and human-associated threats that sea turtles face during their lifetime and what we can all do to help them. For more information see the teacher’s guide.

Amazing Adaptations (Recommended for grades 2-5)

Did you know that sea turtles have been around since the time of the dinosaurs and live in the ocean their entire lives? How do they do it? Students will learn about the 5 species of sea turtles that visit Georgia’s coast, the unique adaptations that allow sea turtles to survive in the marine environment and what makes them different from any other species of turtle. Through interactive role-play, a few students will actually “become” sea turtles! For more information see the teacher’s guide.

It’s Tough being a Sea Turtle (Recommended for grades 9-12)

Discover the not-so-glamorous part of being a sea turtle. Through interactive play and games, students learn about the natural and human-associated threats that sea turtles face. In addition, they will
learn how they too can help our fine, flippered friends. For more information see the teacher’s guide.

 Sea Turtle Rescue 911(Recommended for grades 9-12)

Where do sea turtles go when they are sick or hurt? Learn how and why turtles get sick and the importance of a sea turtle hospital. The Georgia Sea Turtle Center staff will discuss the daily care of our patients and teach students methods of sea turtle rehabilitation and husbandry. Then students will get an opportunity to practice some of these techniques by participating in a mock rescue event! Students will break into turtle teams and together become sea turtle vets! They will be given an imaginary patient, determine what is wrong with the turtle, and decide how to treat their patient.  This program is recommended for students ages 15 and above. For more information see the teacher’s guide.

Georgia’s Sea Turtles (Recommended for grades 6-8)

Students will learn the ins and outs of the five species of sea turtles that visit the Georgia coast.  Students will see many differents sea turtle shells and skulls while discussing these exciting species. For more information see the teacher’s guide.

Garbage in the Water (Recommended for grades 2-5)

Why does it matter if I litter?  I don’t live anywhere near the ocean.  How is my trash going to affect sea turtles?  Learn the answers to these questions and more in this interactive program.  Students will learn details about one of the major threats to sea turtles today. For more information see the teacher’s guide.