EDRG 3344 T/ Th MGP Expository

My expository piece is about how to set up my aquatic turtles habitat within the classroom. I could set it up as a power point. The second grade students could follow the directions to create a home for thier new class pet. I, of course, would have all the supplies assembled and pre-measured (eg., filter, chemicals).

Step 1
Place the filter along the back inside corner wall of the aquarium.
Make sure you have pressed the suction cups securely.

Step 2
Get the dock and center it along the back, inside wall of the aquarium.
Make sure the suction cups are attached securely.

Step 3
Fill the aquarium tank half way with cold tap water. Do not put warm or hot water. This could hurt or kill the turtle.

Step 4
Add the pre-measure solution of water conditioner and Turtle Clean to the water. This will help keep turtle healthy. Please do not dip your fingers in liquid and do not taste the liquid.

Step 5
Plug the filter in. This will mix solution evenly throughout the water.

Step 6
Attach the heat lamp to the top of aquarium making sure to point the light on the dock. Plug in the lamp. This helps to warm the turtle because he is a cold blooded animal who depends on the warm sun.

Step 7
Carefully place the red eared slider turtle on to the dock. Then place the screen over the top of the tank to make sure nothing falls in by accident.

Final Step
Feed turtle two times a day. Your classroom turtle will be happy, healthy, and will grow from the size of a silver dollar to be as large as a saucer. Students, you will enjoy watching the turtle chase your finger through the glass, feeding him, and seeing him bask in his lamp.