Critter Kits: Bat Chat

Bats are often associated with Halloween, but in reality, they aren’t all that scary! With the materials in this kit, your class will learn about bat natural history, their importance as part of a healthy ecosystem, the challenges they face, and current monitoring efforts in RI.

What’s included in this kit?

Information about Rhode Island’s bats
Resources on what to do if you encounter a bat in your home
Sample lesson plans
PowerPoints
Instructions for building a bat box
Photos and videos
Show and tell items
"Batty" activities from Project WILD and Project EduBat

Check out our Bat Chat playlist on YouTube!

Bat Chat Educator Packet

Lesson Plan 1

Lessons

Lesson 1 - Bat Basics Powerpoint Powerpoint file, about 23

Lesson 1 - Bat Basics PDF file, less than 1

Activities

Bat & Moth Echolocation Game PDF file, less than 1

Bat Mythbusters Powerpoint file, about 4

Bat Origami PDF file, less than 1

Making Bat Wingspans PDF file, about 3

How Do I Compare to a Bat? PDF file, less than 1

Label Bat Wings PDF file, less than 1

Calculate the Value of Bats PDF file, less than 1

Lesson Plan 2

Lessons

Lesson 2 - Meet the Rhody Bats Powerpoint Powerpoint file, about 12

Lesson 2 - Meet the Rhody Bats PDF file, less than 1

Activities

Working the Night Shift – Biometric Clues PDF file, about 3

Lesson Plan 3

Lessons

Lesson 3 - Bat Conservation PDF file, less than 1

Lesson 3 - Bat Conservation Powerpoint Powerpoint file, about 5

Activities

Bat Blitz (Modified from Project WILD) PDF file, about 1

A Teacher’s Guide to the Project EduBat Bat Mural PDF file, about 23

There’s a Fungus Among Us PDF file, less than 1

Additional Resources

bird-ex-crossword PDF file, about 1

Bat Crossword PDF file, about 1

Bat Word Search PDF file, less than 1

Bat Craft: Toliet paper bats PDF file, less than 1

Bat Craft: Bat hat PDF file, less than 1

Bat Jeopardy! Powerpoint file, about 24

Fun Bat Facts at Your Fingertips! PDF file, less than 1

Build A Bat House PDF file, about 1

Gardening for Bats in Small Spaces PDF file, less than 1

How to Help Urban Bats PDF file, less than 1

How to Take an Urban Bat Walk PDF file, less than 1

Threats to Bats: White-nose Syndrome PDF file, less than 1

White-Nosed Syndrome in Bats Article PDF file, less than 1

The Many Benefits of Bats PDF file, less than 1

Natural History of Forest & Cave Dwelling Bats PDF file, less than 1

Migratory Bats in North America PDF file, less than 1

Bat Chat Photo Download (Zip File) zip file, about 28

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our staff are happy to help provide any support you need! Email mary.gannon@dem.ri.gov.

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