Manatee Tales

Put yourself in the place of Conservation Nation grantee, Fátima Ramis, as she examines the complex perspectives and interactions of community members in and around a marine sanctuary in the Dominican Republic. This storytelling game is designed to help your students understand how our human situations and viewpoints have an impact on the conservation of wildlife such as the Antillean manatee.

All required materials for this lesson can be found below.

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