Tessa the Giant Tortoise

Introduction

Learning objectives

Use the storytelling process to learn about the migration of a young female Galapagos giant tortoise called Tessa.

Explore the life cycle and adaptations of giant tortoises.

Identify other species that share Tessa’s island home.

Understand threats Galapagos tortoises face during their annual migrations and actions we can take to help protect them.

Students’ outcomes

Explain the purpose of animal migration and why Tessa makes her journey to the highlands and back again.

Describe the life cycle and adaptations of giant tortoises.

Describe other species and identify those that can cause harm to other wildlife.

Illustrate understanding of how we can help reduce the impact of threats to giant tortoises through our actions.

Resources in English

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Introduction

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Students’ outcomes

Resources in English

Tessa the Giant Tortoise

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