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i <br /> turtles. Classes will learn about Florida's sea turtles, their nesting habits, sampling populations, <br /> and how to collect valuable data from their very own model turtle. Lessons are aligned with <br /> NGSSS, with emphasis on STEM initiatives and inquiry-based learning. <br /> I <br /> The program is contained entirely in a mobile trunk that has skull replicas of the 5 sea turtles we <br /> see in Florida's waters as well as prey items for each species. Trunks also include model turtles, <br /> calipers, measuring tapes, a scale, and a lesson binder. Each lesson has been pre-printed, cut, <br /> and laminated to reduce the teacher's workload. Trunks may be borrowed for up to three <br /> weeks i t a time and are completely free! <br /> ALL mentions of the program in printed materials MUST include the following sentences along <br /> with all three logos provided: <br /> This program was created by Inwater Research Group (w ww.inwater.orQ) and funded in part by <br /> a grant awarded from the Sea Turtle Grants Program. The Sea Turtle Grants Program is funded <br /> from proceeds from the sale of the Florida Sea Turtle License Plate. Learn more at <br /> www.helpingseaturtles.org. This program was funded in part by the National Save The Sea <br /> Turtle Foundation. To learn more, visit www.savetheseaturtle.org, <br /> We use this on our website as well: <br /> FAQs <br /> 1. Who can borrow a trunk? <br /> (Change to include the school district(s)you will be working with) <br /> 2. Can the trunk be shipped? <br /> Sorry, but our trunks are all-inclusive and too heavy to ship. We have two pick-up <br /> locations in Martin and St. Lucie County. (Change to reflect how many locations you have <br /> and in which counties) <br /> 3. Can I borrow the trunk longer than three weeks? <br /> We can sometimes accommodate longer lending periods upon request. <br /> 4. What does it cost to borrow a trunk? <br /> Absolutely nothing! The borrowing teacher will be responsible for late fees or damage <br /> i <br /> fees. <br /> 5. How many kids can the trunk lessons accommodate? <br /> Lessons are set up to best cater to classrooms of around 20 students. <br /> Launching the Program <br /> 13 <br />