It’s Tuesday, February 2, 2016, and time for Science at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
(www.savethemanatee.org/info.htm)
Age Range: All (All grades; children with with parental supervision)
This website is sponsored by the non-profit “Save the Manatee Club” established by singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffet, and Bob Graham, a former U.S. senator and governor of Florida. It provides terrific, multi-media educational information on recovery and protection of the endangered marine mammals and their aquatic ecosystems throughout the world.
When you get to the site, you’ll find a welcome message with “Helpful Hints” on how to view it. Use the menu on the right side of the page to explore:
- Manatee Facts, Myths, & FAQs
- Manatee Population, Migration, Rescue & Rehabilitation
- Manatee Birth and Reproduction
- Anatomy of the Florida Manatee
- Links to Other Manatee Sites
IMPORTANT! Don’t miss “Cool Manatee Stuff” on the menu where you’ll find:
- Manatee Video & Sounds
- Manatee PowerPoint Slide Show
- An Educator’s Guide
- Manatee Book List
- Action Kids – Get involved to save the Manatee!
- Manatee Web Cams – Watch live streaming of Manatees!
- Free Manatee Coloring & Activity Book (pdf)
