Manatee Tales

Check out this interactive role-playing lesson that puts students in the shoes of community members living near a manatee sanctuary in the Dominican Republic. Inspired by the work of Conservation Nation grantee Fátima Ramis, students explore how tourism, fishing, farming, and conservation decisions impact wildlife. Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards, the lesson builds skills in analyzing perspectives, using evidence to make arguments, and understanding human impacts on ecosystems—while sparking curiosity about biodiversity and real-world conservation.