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Protecting the Critical Habitat of the Manatee and the Loggerhead Turtle
First graders research Belize and its landscape and animals on the included internet sites. The students complete activities/centers across the curriculum utilizing the facts they discovered.
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Animals A to Z: Manatee
In this manatee worksheet, 3rd graders will read 10 facts about a manatee to gain an understanding of the animal's characteristics. Students will locate 10 errors of punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and grammar.
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Marvelous Manatees
Two groups consider whether or not the Florida manatee will become extinct during their lifetimes. They research manatee populations and statistics together and then a class debate is held. Afterwards they consider how reliable their...
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The Florida Manatee: Reading Comprehension
Five multiple choice questions test early readers on their understanding of a one-page passage on the Florida Manatee. Answers on page 3.
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Manatee
In this science instructional activity, learners color in the picture of the manatee and read the fact sheet that focuses upon its classification.
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Picture Scramble: Manatee, American Alligator, Brown Pelican
In this science and visual discrimination worksheet, students examine images of a manatee, American alligator and brown pelican. Next to each picture is the same image which has been divided into 9 pieces and scrambled. Students place...
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Picture Scramble: Opossum, Grizzly Bear, Manatee
In this science and visual discrimination worksheet, students examine images of an opossum, grizzly bear and manatee. Next to each picture is the same image which has been divided into 9 pieces and scrambled. Students place the numbers 1...
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Where, Oh Where, Did The Manatee Go?
Third graders become researchers, looking for the factors that affect the manatee's environment in south Florida.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Journey North: Manatee
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.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Manatees
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.
Other
Florida Department of Environmental Protection: Life in a Spring
Learn all about the diverse species that live in the Florida Springs. Separate sections for fish, reptiles and amphibians, birds and mammals, insects and invertebrates, and plants.
PBS
Pbs: Nature: Springs Eternal Florida's Fountain of Youth
A PBS website where you can learn all about what's swimming around below the waters of Florida.
Other
Fishin for Facts Library
A comprehensive site that includes a wealth of information on whales, sharks, penguins and squid.
Other
The Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
The Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, found just outside of Columbus, Ohio, provides information on all animals found in the zoo, as well as ongoing education programs, and more.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Manatee (Trichechus Manatu)
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.
Other
Florida Fish and Wildlife: Headlines
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission offers a comprehensive web site that includes general and protected species managment information.
Bagheera
Bagheera: Florida (West Indian) Manatee
This site takes a long look at the manatee, including this animal's unique characteristics, habit and range. Special emphasis is placed on how and why the Florida manatee is an endangered species, and what kind of conservation efforts...
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife: Basic Facts About Florida Manatees
Comprehensive wildlife site provides basic information on the Florida Manatee including features, diet, population, range, behavior, and reproduction.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: West Indian Manatee
Learn more about the West Indian Manatee when you visit this educational source. Identify the important characteristics, diet, life cycle, habitat, range and behavior information on this mammal.
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife: Fact Sheets
Here you can find fact sheets on over 50 species of animals. Find an animal by where it lives in the world, and learn all about it.
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Manatee
Learn more about the West Indian Manatee when you visit this educational source. Identify the important characteristics, diet, life cycle, habitat, range and behavior information on this mammal.
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Manatee
Learn more about the West Indian Manatee when you visit this educational source. Identify the important characteristics, diet, life cycle, habitat, range and behavior information on this mammal.
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Manatee
Learn more about the West Indian Manatee when you visit this educational source. Identify the important characteristics, diet, life cycle, habitat, range and behavior information on this mammal.
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Manatee
Learn more about the West Indian Manatee when you visit this educational source. Identify the important characteristics, diet, life cycle, habitat, range and behavior information on this mammal.