Shade' (Pd. 2) discovered...
On March 10, 1535, Thomas de Belanga discovered the Galapagos Islands by accident! When traveling to Peru, his fleet was shipwrecked. On the islands, Belanga saw enormous tortoises. That is why the islands are named “Island of the Tortoises!”
Thanks for your input, Shade! Now we know exactly why the islands were named Insulae de los Galopegos or Island of the Tortoises!
skip to main |
skip to sidebar
by Michele period 2
Illustrated by Vicky pd. 2
Illustration by Bobby pd. 8
Yes, blue feet! The blue-footed booby is just one of the amazing animals that calls these islands home. Please join me as I travel to the Galapagos Islands from September 30, 2007 through October 12, 2007 to learn about the unique animals of the Galapagos and the environment in which they live.
Teachers - Do you want to go to the Galapagos Islands?
Blue-footed Booby
by Michele period 2
Marine Iguana
Illustrated by Vicky pd. 2
Red-footed Booby
Illustration by Bobby pd. 8
About me
- Ms. Maureen Barrett
- Hola and welcome! My name is Maureen Barrett. I am an 8th grade life science teacher at Harrington Middle School in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey. Each year I try to participate in some kind of scientific expedition to learn more about science. These trips allow me to work side-by-side with scientists and other experts in places all around the globe. This year's field trip is to the Galapagos Islands. Please join me as I travel to Ecuador's Enchanted Islands in South America. Together, we'll learn about the amazing wildlife inhabiting these volcanic islands.
More journals from the field
Site translator