Manatees are commonly found in shallow rivers, estuaries, saltwater bays, canals and coastal areas, particularly where seagrass beds are located.
Learning About Manatees:
- A Manatee Morning
A Manatee Morning is a cute story of a manatee mother and baby as they swim through the waters of Crystal River, Florida. Mother managee holds her baby close as they drift past a sleeping alligator and a hungry pelican. - What is a Manatee?
The manatee's seal-like body can reach 13-feet in length and can weigh more than 3,000 pounds.
Manatee Projects:
- Manatee Crafts
There are two crafts for this lesson. Do both of them or choose the one you like best. - Manatee Recipe
Cooking with Kids - Snorkeler Cake. Make this Snorkeler Cake, then enjoy while learning manatee facts and enjoying manatee pictures!
Manatee Fun:
- Games and Stuff
Add the printable activities to your notebook. Have fun with the online games and activities. - Coloring Pages
Print out the coloring pages. Answer the questions neatly on the coloring page.
Materials:
- Materials List for Lesson 13
List of materials needed to complete all projects in Lesson 13.
Discovering Sea Creature Series:
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