AT HOME ADAPTATIONS For Pre K-5th Grade

The Burmese mountain tortoise is considered the fourth largest land tortoise in the world, reaching up to 70 pounds as adults. These tortoises are sometimes called the “six legged tortoise” because of the very large spurs on their hind legs. The Burmese mountain tortoise is found in moist rainforests, where they spend their days grazing on grasses, vegetables, leaves, and fruits on the forest floor.

At Home Activity: 1. Create your very own tortoise shell! Look up pictures of the Burmese mountain tortoise shell and decorate a cardboard box to look like the shell. Try on your new shell and crawl around. 2. Have a tortoise race with a partner! Get down on all fours and crawl like a tortoise. See who gets to the finish line first! 3. Can you find items from the rainforest in your own kitchen? Use the list below to learn what products in your pantry may come from the rainforest. How many items can you find? Which of these items might a Burmese mountain tortoise like to eat? 4. Share your learning journey on social media! #ThisIsHowWeZoo #ZooFromHome

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Allspice Pepper Black pepper Pineapple Cardamom Plantain Cayenne Potato Chili pepper Sweet potato Chocolate or cocoa Tangerine Cinnamon Tomato Cloves Yam Ginger Brazil nuts Nutmeg Cashew nuts Paprika Coconut Turmeric Coffee Vanilla Cola Avocado Corn Banana Macadamia nuts Grapefruit Peanuts Guava Rice Heart of palm Sesame seeds Lemon Sugar Lime Tapioca Mango Tea Orange Chicle (found in Papaya chewing gum) Passion fruit Palm Oil (found in snack food and baked goods)