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Weighing and Measuring

Lesson Information:

Age:

3rd-12th Grade

Group Size:

One Class ~25

15-30 minutes

Time:

NGSS Alignment:

Lesson add-ons:

Diamonds in the Bay

Turtle Time

3rd-12th Grade

Lesson Plan:

This lesson is an extension of Turtle Time. It is designed to give students the opportunity to collect data on the turtle ambassadors. Students will work in groups of no more than 6 to identify the turtle using its notch code, measure the length, height and width of the turtle's shell and weigh the turtle.

What to know: 

Please review Turtle Time for details on Turtles in the classroom.

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The Port of Baltimore Environmental Education Team provides hands-on lessons about the Port's history and significance. They also teach about the Port's environmental initiatives throughout Maryland, focusing on environmental projects related to dredging and restoration.

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