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Manatee Crossword
In this manatee crossword puzzle learning exercise, learners use the 10 clues and the word bank to fill in the blanks in this crossword puzzle.
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Manatee Word Search
In this manatee word search worksheet, learners locate and identify 10 manatee-related words within the word search puzzle.
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Manatee Vocabulary
In this manatees activity, learners read ten words that pertain to manatees. Students match these words to their meanings.
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Make Your Own Paper Bag Manatee Puppet
In this science craft worksheet, students learn about the Florida manatee by constructing a paper bag puppet with extra pattern pieces for the head and flippers. Students read the information and study the drawings about manatees, then...
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Writing and Research with a Manatee Theme
Students use Internet research methods to find information about manatees. They write a story about a manatee, told through the manatee's eyes, and also a letter to an environmental group, thanking them for what they do to protect the...
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Manatee Alphabet Activity
For this alphabetizing worksheet, students read 10 words that pertain to manatees. Students alphabetize the words. Note: The words are all capitalized even though they are common nouns.
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Spring of Life
Students explore Florida's springs using video segments. In this video lesson, students examine Florida's springs ecosystem, the animals that live there and the red tide that threatens the environment. The lesson includes researching...
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Manatee Facts
In this math and science worksheet, students learn facts about the manatee by reading information on one page. Students answer 5 math word problems using the data they have read.
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The Weight of Water
Students examine how salt water is more dense than fresh water. They discuss how manatees need to float and sink, conduct a sink or float experiment, and conduct an experiment with eggs and salt and fresh water.
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Animals: Manatees
Students use the Internet to discover the manatee. They examine their behavior, reproduction, and habitat. They also examine the fact that they are an endangered species.
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Adopt a Manatee
First graders engage in a writing activity about manatees and use e-mail to contact representatives about important issues. This would be a very exciting, and meaningful lesson for a first grade writer!
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Manatee Awareness Survey
Students examine the public's awareness of manatees by taking a survey. They display the results of the survey as a graph.
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Manatee Mansion
Students create a captive setting that meets the needs of the manatees. They design the area so that it encourages breeding.