Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will learn all about manatees and why they are such amazing creatures!

Materials and Prep

• Computer or tablet with internet access
• Paper and coloring supplies
• Excitement to learn about manatees!

Activities

• Manatee Search: Look up pictures of manatees online and draw your favorite one!
• Manatee Facts: Research interesting facts about manatees and write them down to share with your family.
• Manatee Story: Write a short story about a magical adventure with a manatee as the main character.

Talking Points

• Manatees are gentle giants: "Manatees are large, gentle animals that live in the water. They are also known as sea cows!"
• Manatees love to eat: "Manatees are herbivores, which means they only eat plants like seagrass and algae."
• Manatees are endangered: "Unfortunately, manatees are endangered animals, which means there are not many left in the wild. We need to protect them!"
• Manatees are great swimmers: "Even though they look slow, manatees are actually great swimmers. They can hold their breath for a long time!"