Have your young learners work in pairs to find and research an endangered species. They use research to develop ideas about saving their animal from extinction. Pairs develop a three-dimensional model of the animal's habitat. Then,...

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...

In this manatees worksheet, students read ten words that pertain to manatees. Students match these words to their meanings.

In this manatee word search learning exercise, students locate and identify 10 manatee-related words within the word search puzzle.

In this manatee activity, students explore the characteristics of the manatee. Students match the correct word to each of the ten facts about manatees.

In 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.

High schoolers (or middle schoolers) research the endangered manatee and the Endangered Species Act. They choose a local animal that is threatened or endangered and attempt to find out what is being done to protect it. Short, but sweet,...

This handout goes along with the slide show linked at the top of the of the resource. Depending on the computer availability in your school, this could be a WebQuest in which learners go through the slide show at their own pace, or...

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.

Students discuss animals then research endangered animals using the computer and the Internet. They organize information then create a report on a chosen animal using Appleworks.

Learners create a captive setting that meets the needs of the manatees. They design the area so that it encourages breeding.

First graders read the book, "The Manatee Winter," and participate in a game to research manatees.

Pupils research endangered animal species and how they might be preserved by writing speeches to present to classmates.

In this resource review worksheet, middle schoolers will review the definition of key vocabulary words and then fill in the blank with the correct term in 10 sentences.

Students complete question sheet on Bats and research information using a list of websites provided by the teacher. They work with peers to complete a scavenger hunt worksheet about bats.

Students investigate the concepts related to managing the environment. They conduct research using a variety of resources. Students cite examples of different organisms that have been targeted to become endangered. They answer questions...

Students donate items to organization to demonstrate kindness. In this kindness lesson plan, students read many books and discuss how the characters in each one demonstrate kindness, and then they themselves donate to charities.

Students are able to define food web, and identify the interdependence of organisms within a system. They are able to describe how natural events and human activities can impact a food web.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The site provides a detailed overview of currently endangered species. Content includes a focus on various conservation organizations, endangered species profiles, and more.

In this video segment from Nature, a veterinarian talks about the Florida manatee, an endangered species.