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Activity
Scholastic

Scholastic: Science Explorations: Soar With Bats: Night Fliers of the Skies

For Students 3rd - 8th
Two levels of exploration take you on a nighttime bat investigation, offer important vocabulary and definitions, provide a library of articles, and list ideas for bat research and observations in parks and zoos.
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Interactive
Other

Contra Costa County Office of Education: Bats: Why Should You Care?

For Students 3rd - 8th
At this site, provided by the Contra Costa County Office of Education, you can get the facts on bats and their environment.
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Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Vampire Bats

For Students 3rd - 8th
Great multi-media site from the National Geographic Society with great information, pictures and video of Vampire Bats. Sections include fun facts, video, audio, a map and send a postcard.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Vampire Bat

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief overview of the vampire bat and an accompanying photo demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to eat to survive.
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Lesson Plan
A to Z Teacher Stuff

A to Z Teacher Stuff: Bats Sample Lesson Plan (Grade 4)

For Teachers 1st - 5th
This site provides a lesson plan on bats that contains links to a pre-test, notes on bats, and a post test.