One in a Thousand

Teaching kids about turtles is the topic of the educational kit ‘One in a Thousand’, including a DVD and a series of teacher’s resources.

The documentary-styled DVD has been developed to coincide with the International Year of the Turtle.

The DVD was funded by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) as part of a larger three-year $350,000 research project into sea turtle conservation.

This DVD follows the story of a turtle found injured on a beach and highlights best practice techniques to maximise survival. It is also a source of comprehensive information on identification through to the turtle lifecycle.

The story has been developed to appeal to children, and coupled with captivating video sequences, it’s edutainment at its best.

Only one in a thousand turtle hatchlings survive to adulthood. So educational resources such as this that help educate children on enhancing turtle survival, are invaluable to ensuring that turtles are around for a long time to come.

A teacher’s resource pack has also been developed to further educate students about one of Australia’s majestic sea animals.

The DVD culminates years of research and development into understanding the generally
elusive sea turtle.

The DVD was produced by turtle experts Carolyn Robins, Fishery Scientist, and Dr Col Limpus,
Head of the Queensland Turtle Research Program.

If you would like more information or would be interested in getting a copy of the "One in a Thousand Education Kit", please contact the FRDC on 02 6285 0400 or email us.