South Bay Hands on Art
Turtles
Inspired by Turtle Alley
Lesson for grades 3-5
Project Samples
Suggested Supplies
Paper, pencil, eraser, something to color with (markers, colored pencils, or crayons), black marker (optional)
Extensions
If you want to learn more, here are some useful links:
Sea Turtles 101 - Nat Geo Wild - Learn more about Sea Turtles!
What is a mosaic - Learn more about mosaics
Paper Mosaic Rainbow Fish - Bonus art lesson how to make a mosaic fish at home!
Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia - Learn more about the group that cares for Turtle Alley and turtles
Project Description
Turtle Alley is an art-filled alley in Malaysia that raises awareness of their local endangered turtles and other turtles. Student artwork line the walls and sidewalk and entrance. Learn more about Turtle Alley and turtles. Then draw your own Turtle! You can follow step-by-step instructions or draw your own. Every turtle is unique! Be creative! Have fun!
Key Words:
- Community Beautification
- Mosaic
Special thanks to:
Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia and Dr. Chan Eng Heng for use of their pictures and all of their work!.