Build a Bat
Build a Bat
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Objective
Students select from a variety of bat features to create a “Frankenbat”, then learn how each feature helps bats survive in a particular environment. Students then build a habitat in which their new Frankenbat can thrive.
TEKS
- 6: b5A-6; b12A-C
- 7: b5A-6; b12A-C
- 8: b5A-6; b12A-C
Discovery TrunksBats-A-Billion
Materials
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- Printouts of bat features pages
*Provided in Discovery TrunkBats-A-Billion
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- Scissors
- Tape/Glue
- Drawing paper and implements
Activity Preparation
- Setup tables and chairs for group as needed.
- 6: b5A-6; b12A-C
- 7: b5A-6; b12A-C
- 8: b5A-6; b12A-C
Build a Bat
Students select from a variety of bat features to create a "Frankenbat", then learn how each feature helps bats survive in a particular environment. Students then build a habitat in which their new Frankenbat can thrive.
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Key Understanding
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Script/Content
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Script/Content – Wing Types
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Script/Content – Senses
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Script/Content – Claw Types
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Script/Content – Tail
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Script/Content – Nose
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Script/Content – Fur Type
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