October 2026

Are Bats Spooky?

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Nocturnal Animal Concentration

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LEARNING OBJECTIVE: 


Students will discuss characteristics of bats and decide if bats are spooky or cool.

 

 

 

WORDS TO KNOW:


nocturnal, colonies, mammals

 

 

 

KNOWLEDGE FOCUS:

 

Nocturnal Animals; Animal Behavior

 

 

 

KEY SKILLS AND STANDARDS:


ELA: Key Details. NGSS: LS1.C Organization for Matter and Energy Flow in Organisms

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