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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Bats

For Teachers K - 1st
Learners investigate bats. In this animal science lesson, students use several websites and suggested bat books to write an informative paragraph. Learners should be able to write with 90% accuracy.
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Organizer
Curated OER

Bats: KWL

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this bat information activity, students fill in a KWL chart about what they know, what they want to know, and what they have learned about bats.
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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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Website
Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Bats

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about bats. Canada is home to nineteen different species of bats. Besides finding detailed physical descriptions of several of these, you'll also learn about some of their unique facts and characteristics. Also included in...
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Website
Other

Bats4 Kids: Bats, Bats, Everywhere

For Students 3rd - 8th
Bat Conservation International has 24 biologists, educators, and administrators who are dedicated to their mission to further education, research, and conservation of bats. Dr. Merlin Tuttle and his staff have constructed Bats4Kids to...
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Article
Defenders of Wildlife

Defenders of Wildlife: Bats

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive wildlife resource provides extensive data on the bat. Discover more about its diet, population, range, behavior and more.
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Interactive
PBS

Idaho Public Education: Bats

For Students 1st - 9th
Explore this site to understand facts and general information about bats. Learn about bat wings and houses, why they hang upside down, echolation, and more! Classroom activities and games are also included.
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Handout
US Department of Agriculture

U.s. Department of Agriculture: Bats Can Be Farmer Friendly!

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learn about bats and how they are useful to farmers.