Engineering a Bat Wing

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Objective

Students will use the Engineering Design Process (EDP) to create a prosthetic wing for an injured bat.

TEKS

  • 6: 5C, 7A & C
  • 7: 5C, 7D
  • 8: 5C
Discovery Trunks

Materials

Provided

  • Engineering Design Process diagram
*Provided in Discovery Trunk
Not Provided

  • 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

Activity Preparation

  • Teacher will gather the materials needed.
  • Teacher will need to display the Engineering Design Process diagram.

  • 6: 5C, 7A & C
  • 7: 5C, 7D
  • 8: 5C

Engineering a Bat Wing
Students will use the Engineering Design Process (EDP) to create a prosthetic wing for an injured bat.

  • Teacher Directions
  • Bats in Slow Motion 3
    01:16
  • Reflection
  • Elaborate
  • ELPS

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  • Last Updated
    February 24, 2026
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