Step 1:  Each team member will choose a role from the four provided.   

Step 2: Each role represents a different perspective about manatees and their conservation. 

    A) Biologist/Researcher: Researches causes of   endangerment, including natural and man made causes.

    http://www.savethemanatee.org/siteindex.html

    http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/mammals/aquatic/manatee/

    B) Care Taker: Responsible for rehabilitating injured and sick manatees.

    http://www.wildtracksbelize.org/rehab/manatee/background/

    http://www.savethemanatee.org/siteindex.html

    http://myfwc.com/research/manatee/rescue-mortality-response/

    C) Recreational Boater:  Uses shared (man and manatee) waterways for operating water crafts.

    http://myfwc.com/media/2559124/Manatee-Marina-Brochure.pdf

    http://www.savethemanatee.org/siteindex.html

    http://myfwc.com/education/wildlife/manatee/for-boaters/

    http://suite101.com/a/why-the-florida-manatee-is-at-risk-of-extinction-a93142

    D) Property Developer: Wants to develop coastlines     for residential and commercial purposes.

    http://www.defenders.org/florida-manatee/preserving-manatee-habitat

    http://bagheera.com/inthewild/    van_anim_manatee.htm

Step 3:  Conduct an investigation as to how your role positively or negatively impacts the manatees’ survival.

Step 4: Present your findings to your group.  Prepare a written statement describing the positive or negative impact of your role on the manatees’ survival.  Include support from your research to help elaborate on your conclusion.

Step 5: As a group, devise a list of strategies to combat the effects of both natural and man made causes of endangerment.

Step 6: Draft a letter illustrating your findings, which you will “send” to policy makers, persuading them to support manatee protection laws.