MANTA RAYS & OCEAN PLASTICS.
LESSON
PLANS.
Fun, interactive classroom science built on real MMF research — for grades 3–8.
We’ve collaborated with educators, Hillary Penner and Stacy Assael, to design some great science lesson plans for elementary and middle school students (grades 3-8).
Hi Educators! Our lessons are based on real research by MMF scientists…
These lesson plans are designed to be fun, interactive, and get students working and thinking together.
After completing a lesson plan with your class, fill out our quick survey and receive a manta ray adoption certificate for your classroom!
Middle School Grade 6-8 Survey
Each lesson plan is designed to cover Florida State Standards and NGSS concepts.
INFO FOR EDUCATORS
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Manta Ray Teacher Information
This document gives educators background information on manta rays, so they can better conduct the lesson plans and avoid having to look up answers online. Download -
Florida Manta Project Video
The video (below) shows what a day on the water as a manta ray researcher is like. It is great to show along with the lesson plans.
Elementary School Lessons:
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3rd Grade
Module 1: Rays and Sharks
Module 2: Microplastics on the Menu
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4th Grade
Module 1: Filtering for a Living
Module 2: Manta Ray Life Cycle
Module 3: Threats to Mantas
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5th Grade
Module 1: Manta Ray Behavior
Module 2: Trash Art Adaptations
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Middle School Lessons:
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6th Grade
Lesson 1: Ray Identification
Lesson 2: Create a New Ray Species
Lesson 3: Manta Ray Matching Game
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7th Grade
Lesson 1: Mapping Microplastics
Lesson 2: Manta Rays & Microplastics
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8th Grade
Lesson 1: Mapping Mantas
Lesson 2: Manta Rays & My Community
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