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SIGNALS OF SPRING- ACESAnimals in Curriculum-based Ecosystem Studies

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Divide the class into two teams: Team A and Team B. Then divide the teams into groups of 3-4 students. The first group from Team A will choose a category and an amount from slide 3. After the group agrees on an appropriate “question” to ask in response to the statement, one student asks the question. Teams have 45 seconds to formulate their “question.” If correct, the team wins the dollar amount. If incorrect, they receive no “money.” The turn now goes to Team B. Play continues until the board is clear. The team with the most money wins.

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These sea turtles never return to land after they are born.These sea turtles never return to land after they are born.

What are the male sea turtles?What are the male sea turtles?

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Animals described as this must remain in warm waters to maintain the correct body temperature.

Animals described as this must remain in warm waters to maintain the correct body temperature.

What is “cold-blooded” or ectothermic?What is “cold-blooded” or ectothermic?

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Unlike most sea turtles that have a hard shell, this species has no shell.

Unlike most sea turtles that have a hard shell, this species has no shell.

What is the Leatherback Turtle?What is the Leatherback Turtle?

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The number of sea turtle species that are considered threatened or endangered.

The number of sea turtle species that are considered threatened or endangered.

What is six?(Note: There are actually 7 sea turtle species, but we know very little about one species that does not live in U.S. waters.)

What is six?(Note: There are actually 7 sea turtle species, but we know very little about one species that does not live in U.S. waters.)

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This is the only sea turtle species that does NOT live in U.S. waters.

This is the only sea turtle species that does NOT live in U.S. waters.

What is the Flatback Turtle?What is the Flatback Turtle?

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This animal is distinguished by its long tusks.This animal is distinguished by its long tusks.

What is the walrus?What is the walrus?

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In the 1700’s, elephant seals were commercially hunted for their blubber, which was then used for this household necessity.

In the 1700’s, elephant seals were commercially hunted for their blubber, which was then used for this household necessity.

What is lamp oil.What is lamp oil.

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Seals, sea lions, and walruses belong to this taxonomic order.Seals, sea lions, and walruses belong to this taxonomic order.

What is pinniped?What is pinniped?

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The back flippers on these animals rotate underneath their body, which enables them to walk on all four flippers when on land.

The back flippers on these animals rotate underneath their body, which enables them to walk on all four flippers when on land.

What are sea lions?What are sea lions?

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These animals have ear holes, but no ear flaps.These animals have ear holes, but no ear flaps.

What are seals?What are seals?

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These birds are famous for traveling in groups of thousands across the open ocean. They are known to skim the surface of the water.

These birds are famous for traveling in groups of thousands across the open ocean. They are known to skim the surface of the water.

What are Sooty Shearwater?What are Sooty Shearwater?

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Adélie penguins often find food in the open areas of sea ice. They feed mostly on this type of animal.

Adélie penguins often find food in the open areas of sea ice. They feed mostly on this type of animal.

What are krill?What are krill?

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South Africa’s Tristan da Cunha volcanic islands are the breeding grounds of this Shearwater species.

South Africa’s Tristan da Cunha volcanic islands are the breeding grounds of this Shearwater species.

What is the Greater Shearwater?What is the Greater Shearwater?

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Black-footed albatross are surface feeders, and they often eat these man-made items that float on the ocean’s surface.

Black-footed albatross are surface feeders, and they often eat these man-made items that float on the ocean’s surface.

What are plastics/marine debris?What are plastics/marine debris?

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Most seabirds have webbed feet, waterproof feathers, and glands that get rid of this.

Most seabirds have webbed feet, waterproof feathers, and glands that get rid of this.

What is extra salt?What is extra salt?

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Some marine animals breathe through this special hole at the top of their heads.

Some marine animals breathe through this special hole at the top of their heads.

What is a blowhole?What is a blowhole?

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Whales, dolphins, and porpoises belong to this order.Whales, dolphins, and porpoises belong to this order.

What is cetacean?What is cetacean?

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These “toothbrush-like” plates allow whales to strain their food out of the water.

These “toothbrush-like” plates allow whales to strain their food out of the water.

What is baleen?What is baleen?

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This animal’s dorsal fin is shaped like a triangle and sometimes mistaken for a shark’s fin.

This animal’s dorsal fin is shaped like a triangle and sometimes mistaken for a shark’s fin.

What is a porpoise?

What is a porpoise?

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These animals have long, sleek These animals have long, sleek bodies and conical-shaped teeth.bodies and conical-shaped teeth.

What are dolphins?What are dolphins?

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There are currently this many National Marine Sanctuaries.There are currently this many National Marine Sanctuaries.

What is 13, or 14 including Papahãnaumokuãkea Marine National Monument.

What is 13, or 14 including Papahãnaumokuãkea Marine National Monument.

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Fagatele Bay National Marine Santuary is located on this South Pacific island.

Fagatele Bay National Marine Santuary is located on this South Pacific island.

What is American Somoa?What is American Somoa?

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Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary is named after this Georgia Marine Institute curator.

Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary is named after this Georgia Marine Institute curator.

Who is Milton “Sam” Gray?Who is Milton “Sam” Gray?

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This Sanctuary is entirely off the shore of California, and it does not include any land.

This Sanctuary is entirely off the shore of California, and it does not include any land.

What is Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary?What is Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary?

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The only living barrier coral reef lives in this National Marine Sanctuary.

The only living barrier coral reef lives in this National Marine Sanctuary.

What is the Florida Keys NMS?What is the Florida Keys NMS?

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