Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Where, Oh Where, Did The Manatee Go?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders become researchers, looking for the factors that affect the manatee's environment in south Florida.
Interactive
American Museum of Natural History

Extreme Mammals

For Students 6th - 12th
Extreme characteristics can create some unusual mammals. Learners flip through a slide show of some of the most interesting mammals that are both living and extinct. Implement as a remote learning resource or use in-class to review...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

For Creative Minds: What Makes an Animal a Mammal?

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students read about categories of mammals and their features. Students then construct a marine animal, using given print outs in the lesson plan. Students then create adaptations for their mammal, using a web site reference for guidance.
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.
Handout
Unique Australian Animals

Unique Australian Animals: Dugong

For Students 9th - 10th
Unique Australian Animals introduces you to the dugong or sea cow, an mammal that is similar to the manatees found in Florida.
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.
Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Stellers Sea Cow (Hydrodamalis Gigas)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the hydrodamalis gigas, more commonly known as the stellers sea cow.