Activity Preparation

• Copy Bat Information cards on cardstock and cut for each group.
• Copy Bat Survey Data Table for each student.
• Copy each bat wing pattern on cardstock and cut out.
• Tape the correct number of pennies on the back of each bat wing pattern as follows: #1- 2 or 3 pennies for a mass ranging 5-8 g; #2- 5 to 6 pennies for a mass ranging 13-18 g; #3- 1 to 2 pennies for a mass ranging 4-6 g; #4- 16 to 18 pennies for a mass ranging 40-45 g; #5- 4 to 5 pennies for a mass ranging 11-14 g (Be sure each pattern has a different mass.)
• Set up stations for each bat species. Each station should include: One bat wing model; Triple beam balance; Metric ruler; Set of bat information cards; Optional: Gloves (for handling bats)
• Have PowerPoint and teacher script ready.