Engineering a Bat Habitat for the Houston Zoo

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Engineering a Bat Habitat for the Houston Zoo

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Objective

Students will use the Engineering Design Process (EDP) to create a bat habitat for a section of the zoo.

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Construction paper
Straws
Thin string
Scotch tape
Scissors
Toothpicks and popsicle sticks
Coffee filters
Copy paper
Wax paper
Pipe cleaners
Paper towel rolls
Any other materials on hand that could support student’s thinking

Engineering a Bat Habitat for the Houston Zoo
Students will use the Engineering Design Process (EDP) to create a bat habitat for a section of the zoo.

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2 hours
Last Updated

February 24, 2026
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Grade Levels

6 7 8

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Adaptations Basic Needs Habitats and Ecosystems Plants Wildlife Wildlife Management

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