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Curated OER
Where, Oh Where, Did The Manatee Go?
Third graders become researchers, looking for the factors that affect the manatee's environment in south Florida.
American Museum of Natural History
Extreme Mammals
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...
Curated OER
For Creative Minds: What Makes an Animal a Mammal?
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.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Animals: Manatees
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.
Unique Australian Animals
Unique Australian Animals: Dugong
Unique Australian Animals introduces you to the dugong or sea cow, an mammal that is similar to the manatees found in Florida.
Tree of Life Project
Tree of Life: Sirenia (Dugongs, Sea Cows, and Manatees)
This site takes a very brief look at the family Sirenia. Content includes numerous references.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Stellers Sea Cow (Hydrodamalis Gigas)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the hydrodamalis gigas, more commonly known as the stellers sea cow.