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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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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Bats

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth description of bats, including their classification, appearance, habitat, adaptations, reproduction, diet, and other interesting facts. Also includes pictures and sound bytes. [1 min, 59 sec]
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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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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Wildlife Journal Jr: In Search of Bats

For Students 3rd - 8th
Follow a bat researcher through the attics and caves of New England to find out what happens when bat habitats dwindle. Learn about the threats bats face, the benefits they provide to our ecosystem, and how we can co-exist.
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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.