"A longshot.The exception not the rule.
A jackpot.
A miracle."
This is the story of the sea turtle.
Mathematically speaking.
This TED-Ed video by Scott Glass does a nice job of showing the math behind the difficulties of being a surviving sea turtle in a human world. Not only does this 4.5 minute video show the environmental impacts on this species, but there's an interesting secondary mathematical conversation that can be had. Elementary students would clearly see the power of division, and what that can mean over time to the sea turtle population.
For additional kid-friendly information that will appeal to your students, check out these links:
Sea Turtles from Ranger Rick
Sea Turtles ~ a variety of sea turtles by species with information, photos, videos, and conservation status.
Green Sea Turtles at the National Aquarium
Sea Turtles: The Kids Times from NOAA Fisheries
Video from https://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=t-KmQ6pGxg4
Sea Turtle poster by http://www.nwf.org/Kids/Ranger-Rick/Animals/Amphibians-and-Reptiles/Sea-Turtles.aspx
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