About the
The Galapagos Islands
Lesson
Summary
This lesson introduces students to the Galapagos Islands.
Lesson Objectives
• To be able to name who discovered the Galapagos Islands.
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To be able to identify the connection between Charles Darwin and the islands.
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To be able to describe the importance of the conservation efforts in the Galapagos Islands.
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To be able to identify some of the features of the Galapagos tortoises.
Suggested Grades
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
Lesson Excerpt
The Galapagos Islands are located in the Pacific Ocean, near the equator. Located 604 miles west of Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands are a province of Ecuador and are part of the Ecuador national park system.
?Galapago? is an old Spanish word that means ?saddle.? The large tortoises located on the islands have a shell that resembles the old Spanish saddle, which is where the islands got their name. The tortoises located on the Galapagos Islands are unique and are not found anywhere else in the world.
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