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Decide what species of manatee you'd like to exhibit. |
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Do some research on your manatee species to find out about its lifestyle. Take notes on information that will help you engineer your exhibit. |
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Make sure you include the following elements in your design: |
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Feeding areas |
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Viewing areas for visitors |
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Landscaping |
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Areas where Animal Care Specialists can isolate the manatees for medical care |
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Shade |
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Draw your exhibit to use as a plan. |
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Create a model of the exhibit using materials such as cardboard, material scraps, clay, sticks, and foam rubber. |
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Write two graphic panels that guests could read to learn more about the manatees. |
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Panels should be no more than 75 words long. |
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Panels should be illustrated with a picture that shows each panel's theme. |
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Panels should include information such as what country the animal is from (perhaps a map), something interesting about its lifestyle, and why it's threatened or endangered. |
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