!LIVE: Manatee

Length

Up to 30 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) Pre-K Students, Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher(s)/Educator(s), Parent, Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family , Learning PodPublic Library: Library Patrons, Library Staff

Minimum participants:

1

Maximum participants:

100

Primary Disciplines

Career & Technical Education (CTE), Science, STEM

Program Delivery Mode

Zoom

Cecil the terrapin meets manatees at Mote Aquarium

Booking Information

We will begin accepting request for this program after October 4, 2024.

Segments may vary due to weather and veterinary priorities. We will make every effort to deliver the segments as described but may use a combination of live and recorded video when required. Please make your requests at least three weeks in advance.

You will receive two confirmations from us. One will come from support@cilc.org. Another will be a Google calendar invite from studiowest@mote.org. Please check your spam filters for these messages. You will also receive reminder and feedback emails from these addresses.

Book it!

For more information contact CILC by email info@cilc.org or by phone (507) 388-3672

Provider's Cancellation Policy

Effective 8/15/2023, the following policies apply to ALL Mote Outreach (Classroom, Auditorium, Science Talks, Exploration Stations) and SEA Trek programs: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hP-jZjauyF4uEDxjuMom3OajUwayUCzDPjLA58FKCR4/edit?usp=sharing

About This Provider

 

Mote Marine Laboratory

Sarasota, FL
United States

Experience the wonders of the ocean from the comfort of your own classroom or home with Mote Marine Laboratory's Virtual Focus Trips! As a world-class, AZA-accredited nonprofit marine research institution, we bring the excitement of authentic research and hands-on learning to you. From chatting with a shark trainer in our stunning aquarium, to exploring the Florida Keys and observing coral reefs like a real scientist, our virtual lessons are designed to engage and inspire your students. Aligned with state and national education standards, our lessons range from 30 to 60 minutes and provide a unique and thrilling way to dive into STEM topics. Join us on a virtual adventure and unlock the mysteries of the ocean!

HURRICANE HELENE UPDATE
Our main campus and virtual learning studios are in Sarasota, Florida. Both our campuses on City Island and Anna Maria Island had some water intrusion from the storm surge. We've got professionals on-site handling the cleanup, but it's going to take a while. Because of that, Mote Aquarium and the Education and Outreach Center on Anna Maria City Pier will stay closed for now. The good news is all of our animals are safe and have been well cared for throughout the storm and its aftermath. And our virtual learning studios were not impacted. So we are fully virtually operational and ready to connect with you.

Program Details

Format

• Introduction and Prior Knowledge: The program kicks off with an introduction to manatees and other marine mammals, encouraging learners to share any facts or insights they’ve gathered beforehand.
• Segment 1 - Meet Buffett the Manatee: Learners are introduced to Buffett, Mote Aquarium’s resident West Indian Manatee, while learning about the physical characteristics, behaviors, and adaptations of marine mammals.
• Video 1 - Manatee Care and Husbandry: A short video is shown, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the specialized research and husbandry practices for manatees at the aquarium.
• Segment 2 - Manatee Toys: We explore Environmental Enrichment Devices (EEDs) used in the manatee habitat and learn how stimulating natural behaviors and providing novel challenges are vital for the well-being of animals in zoos and aquariums.
• Video 2 - Save the Manatees: Watch a brief video about the research and rescue of manatees.
• Segment 3 - Q&A Session: The program concludes with an interactive Q&A session, where participants can ask questions and engage in discussions about manatees, marine mammals, and conservation.

Objectives

1. The learner will identify key characteristics of manatees and other marine mammals through interactive segments and videos.
2. The learner will describe the research and conservation efforts conducted by Mote to protect manatees, based on presented information and discussions.
3. The learner will analyze the challenges faced by manatees due to human activities and propose potential conservation strategies.
4. The learner will engage in a Q&A session to discuss and ask questions about manatee behavior, care, and conservation efforts.

Standards Alignment

National Standards

ETS1A 3-5 -- Defining and Delimiting and Engineering Problem
ETS1B K-2 -- Developing Possible Solutions
LS4D 9-12 -- Biodiversity and humans

• SDG14 - Life Below Water
• Ocean Literacy Principle #5

State Standards

Florida Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS)
• SC.5.L.17.1