New for 2010-2011!

The Sea Turtle Education Project (STEP)

STEP is a 3-part series specifically designed for 2nd-4th grade students and teachers.

This unique program combines outreach and field trip programs for you and your class to become sea turtle experts! All programs are designed to meet the Georgia Performance Standards for elementary grades. Programs include:

Georgia’s Sea Turtles TM – Students will learn the ins and outs of the five species of sea turtles that visit the Georgia coast. Students will see many different sea turtle shells and skulls while discussing these exciting species.

Amazing Adaptations TM – Did you know that sea turtles live in the ocean their entire lives? How do they do it? Students will learn about the Loggerhead sea turtle, the most common sea turtle species, and its unique adaptations that help it survive in the marine environment.

Garbage in the Water TM - 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 discover one major threat to sea turtles today in this interactive program.

(Click here! Teacher Guides are available for each program which include vocabulary, pre/post tests, pre/post program activities and list the GPS standard correlation codes.)

choose the STEP that’s right for your class!

OPTION 1: $12 per student (10 student minimum charge) *
- One-hour visit from the GSTC to your classroom featuring Georgia’s Sea Turtles (Fall)

- Field trip for you and your students to the GSTC featuring Amazing Adaptations (Winter)

- One-hour visit from the GSTC to your classroom featuring Garbage in the Water (Spring)
OPTION 2: $10 per student (10 student minimum charge) *
- 3 one-hour visits from the GSTC to your classroom of the programs listed above (Fall, Winter & Spring)

To make your reservation, click here to download the STEP RESERVATION REQUEST FORM.

* Travel fees apply for schools located outside of Glynn county:

26-49 miles = $1 per mile (one-way)

Over 50 miles = $50 per hour (round trip)

Overnight trips will incur charges for meals and lodging and will be assessed in a case-by-case basis.

Additional add-on options include:

The GSTC Coloring & Activity Book

$4.95 each

Designed my Education Intern Maura Larson, this book is packed with sea turtle games, activities and coloring sheets featuring GSTC patients! Purchase one for the classroom or give a gift to each student!

Sea Turtles – An Ecological Guide

$22.95 each

A fabulous and great-for-all-ages guide to sea turtles! Packed with photos, illustrations and vocabulary, this is a great classroom resource that makes reading about sea turtles fun!

Sea Turtles – An Ecological Guide Teacher’s Activity Manual

$15.95 each

Looking for easy-to-use and hands-on activities? This manual is jam-packed with activities, experiments and labs to accompany the Sea Turtles Ecological Guide. An excellent classroom resource!