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BIG MOVE FOR MANATEES

Purpose: Read the article at TimeForKids.com. BONUS NEAT FACT:: It features a picture of manatees from our county, Hernando County.

Instructions: Here is the website.

JOURNAL ASSIGNMENT:

First, write down the definitions of these words in the journal [highlight over the words at the site to get the definitions]::

  • 1. manatee
  • 2. endangered
  • 3. migratory
  • 4. estuaries
  • 5. herbivores
  • 6. habitat

    Answer these questions as well::

  • 7. Why was the manatee removed from the endangered species list?
  • 8. Some people don't agree with the decision that has been made to remove the manatee from the list! Why?
  • 9. Do you agree with this decision? Explain why or why not. Use information from the article as well as your knowledge to support this answer.

    [I WANT TO GO BACK TO THE INDEX]

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