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- Scutes of a turtle's carapace

- The carapace of a turtle, its upper (dorsal) shell, is divided into plates called scutes that overlie a layer of interlocking bones. Typically the scutes are made of keratin, which also makes up human fingernails and the horns of animals...
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- Drawing sea turtles
- This lesson plan takes students step by step through drawing a sea turtle, using the process to discuss the animal's anatomy.
- Format: lesson plan (multiple pages)