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Scales and Scutes of the Dunes
Join us from Hoffmaster State Park in Muskegon to learn about a few reptiles that call the dunes their home. Together we will learn about reptiles and a few of their characteristics. Three species of snakes and turtles will be highlighted in the program, with live examples to help your students understand the adaptations or "tools" that help these animals survive in such a harsh, ever-changing environment.
This presentation will meet the following learning outcomes:
- Compare and contrast reptile characteristics with those of amphibians and mammals.
- Describe adaptations that help snakes and turtles survive in the dunes.
- Learn how humans impact the survival of snakes and turtles.
- Describe the value of state parks and other public lands for reptiles and other wildlife.
Registration and materials
- For third through 12th grade.
- Pre/post-lesson and NGSS correlations.
- To register, email Elizabeth Brockwell-Tillman at Brockwell-TillmanE@Michigan.gov or Sophie Riley at RileyS12@Michigan.gov. You can also call 231-798-3573.