Lesson Plan
Curated OER

September 11th

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Pupils use the Internet to complete a webquest about the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001. They complete a worksheet with the researched information.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Whoo Knew There Were Owls

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students research information on owls using the Internet and Kidspiration. They work in groups to create a poster which includes habitat, diet and life cycle and present to the class.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Bats - Endangered Mammal

For Teachers K - 2nd
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.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Native Americans and Topography at Rose Bay

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students visit a wetland ecosystem. While they are there, students explore how to read topography maps of Rose Bay.
Handout
Other

West Indian Manatee Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents facts about the West Indian Manatee. Its habitat, behavior, life span and more are covered, including conservation of the species.
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...
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.
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.
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.
Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Manatees

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this video segment from Nature, a veterinarian talks about the Florida manatee, an endangered species.
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.
Handout
Defenders of Wildlife

Defenders of Wildlife: Fact Sheets

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Website
Other

Fishin for Facts Library

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive site that includes a wealth of information on whales, sharks, penguins and squid.
Website
PBS

Pbs: Nature: Springs Eternal Florida's Fountain of Youth

For Students 3rd - 8th
A PBS website where you can learn all about what's swimming around below the waters of Florida.