For Teachers
Thank you for your interest in teaching your students about manatees. Upon request, the FWC Imperiled Species Management Section can send you materials to help you and your students learn about manatees.
Manatee educational materials:
- Manatee Activity Workbook: This comprehensive booklet educates students on manatee biology, ecology, and conservation and includes activities for younger audiences.
- Manatee Brochures: Please access the brochure section to see a list of brochures available for print and/or digital download.
- Manatee education boxes are available around the state at several Florida Youth Conservation Centers.
Please use the FWC Publications request service and type “Manatee” in the search bar to order activity workbooks or brochures.
Additionally, a limited supply of older Manatee Decals are available for educational use and can be requested for educational events (Earth Day, Endangered Species Day, etc.). Email ImperiledSpecies@MyFWC.com to inquire about decals for educational use.
Please check our Manatee Links for lesson plans from the following groups:
- Tampa Electric Company (TECO) Manatee Viewing Center
- SeaWorld of Florida – Manatee-themed classroom activities to check out for grades K-12.
- Save the Manatee Club
- Zoos and Aquariums
- FWC Education Resources
- Project WILD (Wildlife in Learning Design) is an interdisciplinary conservation and environmental education program emphasizing wildlife. Teacher training workshops are available around the state.
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