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Investigating Bat Adaptations Lesson PlanInvestigating Bat Adaptations Lesson Plan
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National Wildlife Federation
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3rd - 6th
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Science
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Investigating Bat Adaptations

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Bats may look the same, but are actually very different. Some bats eat meat and others fruit, while some have bright colors and others are dark colors. Learners examine the differences, view them as adaptations, and then play a game to see what they remember.

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Concepts

bats, adaptations, animal adaptations

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Laminate the bat cards for repeated use
  • Make the game a contest by giving points for each correct answer

Classroom Considerations

  • Expects a basic understanding of the variety of bat species

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  • Includes all necessary materials for the lesson
  • Provides important background information

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  • None

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