In this science cloze activity, 3rd graders fill in the 9 blanks in a selection about nocturnal animals. They use the words from a word bank at the bottom of the page to complete the paragraph. They cut out pictures of nocturnal animals...

In this animal worksheet, students complete a cloze activity about nocturnal animals by filling in the blanks in 2 paragraphs using 9 words from a word bank. They color and cut out 13 small pictures of nocturnal animals and paste them in...

In this connect the dot worksheet, pupils connect the dots to reveal a flying mammal that uses radar-like echolocation to find its way around in the dark.

In this mammals worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle with 37 questions about characteristics, behavior and types of mammals.

Learners predict the shape of an unknown object by bouncing a ball on it. In this physics lesson, students relate this activity to how dolphins use echo-location to navigate. They analyze their lab result and discuss findings.

Fourth graders participate in a simple experiment to illustrate the concept of mother bats identifying their young. They sniff stickers in order to imitate the behavior of mother bats in the wild.

In this reading worksheet, learners complete several paragraphs about dolphins by filling in the word that best completes the sentence. Thirteen words are included to complete the paragraphs.

Students participate in a role-playing activity that demonstrates how whales use sound as an adaptation to their environment.

Explore bats' navigation systems by experimenting with echolocation. Approximate an object's distance by analyzing reflected sound waves, measuring the delay in sound and calculating the ratio to the speed of sound.

Students use ultrasonic sensors and LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT robots to emulate how bats use echolocation to detect obstacles. They measure the robot's reaction times as it senses objects at two distances and with different sensor threshold...

Bat Conservation International has 24 biologists, educators, and administrators who are dedicated to their mission to further education, research, and conservation of bats. Dr. Merlin Tuttle and his staff have constructed Bats4Kids to...

Ever wonder why bats live in caves? Or why bats don't fly into objects at night? This article describe why bats thrive in the protected shelter a cave provides. It also explains how bats use echolocation to locate food and avoid obstacles.

At this site, provided by the Contra Costa County Office of Education, you can get the facts on bats and their environment.

Uncover the evolutionary past of the mysterious bats. Find out about their amazing ability to use sonar, the threat of rabies they carry, and conservation efforts to save the species.

Sometimes bats can "whoosh" right by you, and not be seen. In this science fair project, you will be able to detect flying bats by listening in on the ultrasonic signals they produce to locate objects in their environment. The bat...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage describes the job of a chiroptologist, a bat scientist. This passage reinforces essential reading comprehension skills. Opportunities for vocabulary acquisition are also...

Read about bats' characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, and their unique hearing ability called echolocation. You'll also learn why they are important to humans, the threats they face, and what you can do to help them. Includes audio...

Part of an online exhibit on bats, this section focuses on bat senses: sight, olfaction (smell), echolocation, and hearing.

Great multi-media site from the National Geographic Society with great information, pictures and video of Vampire Bats. Sections include fun facts, video, audio, a map and send a postcard.

Explore this site to understand facts and general information about bats. Learn about bat wings and houses, why they hang upside down, echolation, and more! Classroom activities and games are also included.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage describes the responsibilities of a chiroptologist, a person who studies bats for a living. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and...

Explore how bats use echolocation to find prey by using echoes to map the direction and distance to various echo sources in their surroundings. Determine the minimum distance at which an echo can be heard and the distance to an echo source.

Students learn how ultrasonic sensors work, reinforcing the connection between this sensor and how humans, bats, and dolphins estimate distance.

Megabats are one of the two types of bats, the others being the insect-eating bats. The megabats are fruit bats, and most species cannot echolocate. Learn more about megabats in this well-constructed overview produced by the BBC. This...