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Handout
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Journey North: Manatee

For Students 9th - 10th
View this presentation to learn about manatees and track their migration. Includes information about manatee characteristics, life span, behavior, and migration. There is also a migration map with updated sightings.
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Manatees

For Students 9th - 10th
This article covers a variety of topics related to Manatees including Agile Underwater Behemoths, Danger in the Water, The Power of Moving Teeth, The Florida Manatee, and more.
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Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: Are Tourists Harming Endangered Florida Manatees?

For Students 5th - 8th
Learn about manatee migration and the impact that tourists who get too close to the endangered animals may be having on their ability to survive. Includes video.
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Handout
Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Sea World: Manatees

For Students 9th - 10th
Outlines the characteristics of the manatee, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Helps students identify with manatees with a list of "Books for Young Readers." Information at a level of upper intermediate or...
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Manatee

For Students 9th - 10th
This engaging resource from the San Diego Zoo provides extensive information on manatees including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Manatee (Trichechus Manatu)

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents an overview of the Manatee, including their habitat, appearance, behavior, diet, and breeding. Images of this species and statistics can also be found here.
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Interactive
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: West Indian Manatee O Logy Card

For Students 3rd - 8th
Flip over this interactive OLogy card to learn about West Indian manatees, answer questions about them, and uncover fascinating manatee facts. Card also includes an all-in-one view of key data about West Indian manatees, such as their...
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Website
Other

Florida Fish and Wildlife: Headlines

For Students 9th - 10th
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission offers a comprehensive web site that includes general and protected species managment information.
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Handout
Defenders of Wildlife

Defenders of Wildlife: Basic Facts About Florida Manatees

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive wildlife site provides basic information on the Florida Manatee including features, diet, population, range, behavior, and reproduction.
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Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Manatees

For Students 3rd - 8th
Come swim along with the manatees and learn more about them while you're at it! Site includes fun facts, a video as well as games and activities.
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Handout
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Journey North: Manatee: Frequently Asked Questions

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative article that deals in a generalized fashion with the characteristics, life cycle, ecology and conservation associated with Manatees.
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Graphic
Tree of Life Project

Tree of Life: Sirenia (Dugongs, Sea Cows, and Manatees)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site takes a very brief look at the family Sirenia. Content includes numerous references.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Manatees

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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