Who am i?

This sea creature is a marine mammal. It has 3-4 nails on each flipper. The flippers help them steer. They are gentle, non-aggressive animals. They can live up to 40-60 years. It can weigh up to 600 kilograms.

Yes! You guessed it ...

1. Introducing - WEST INDIAN MANATEE

WALT: become familiar with a new topic.

WEST INDIAN MANATEE

Instructions

Watch the video.
Write four facts about the video.
Use the checklist to make sure you are up to date.

Resources

4 Facts

CHECK LIST

* So you can check you're not missing anything

2. Reading

WALT: find key information in the text.

West Indian Manatee

Instructions

Read the article (or listen & read)
Complete the Facts task
Explore the other resources
Complete the Research Project
Share on your blog.

Resources

Article

Research Presentation

Extra Readings:

Supported Reading

Reading Activity

3. Writing

WALT: write a description about a West Indian Manatee and its environment.

Natural Springs Offer a Unique Encounter With Manatees Short Film Showcase.mp4

Instructions

Watch the video.
Make a copy of the template.
Complete the writing tasks.
Upload it to your blog.

Resources

Template

4. Maths

WALT: measure angles

Instructions

Watch this video
Complete the task.
Complete the Word Problem.
Share the task and word problems on your blog.

Resources:

Addition and Subtraction

Task

Word Problem

Maths Whizz

5. Design Task

Instructions

1. Make a copy of the task.

3. Create a sign to warn boats to be careful of Manatee.

Resources

Task

6. Chapter Book

by David Walliams

The boy in the dress

Part 2

By David Walliams