Teacher Resources

Hanging Around with Bats
TPW Magazine, October 2008

If your school goes batty for Halloween, how about taking the opportunity to learn the real story of bats? Often misunderstood, bats benefit farmers and play a key role in our ecosystem. Be sure to check out the videos about a blind teenage who uses echolocation to get around his neighborhood!

Print "Hanging Around with Bats"

You may print and distribute this pdf of the article for classroom use.

Student Page

This web page is for your students, with links to a downloadable book, video clips and related web sites to guide students' research on bats.

Background for Teachers

Learn more about bats.

Vocabulary - definitions and context

These definitions include a context sentence to aid understanding.

Activities and Lesson Plans

From discussion questions to fun Project WILD activities, try these supplements to your curriculum to engage students.

Ideas from Our Naturalists

Bat specialist and naturalist at Old Tunnel Wildlife Management Area Nyta Hensley shares one of her favorite bat games!

Bat Presentations for Schools and Organizations

Schedule a visit for your school from our bat biologist!

Research and Further Reading

Hypothesis and investigation -- Bats are the subject of many studies, including echolocation, aerodynamics and bat communication. Learn about a blind teenage who uses echolocation to get around his neighborhood!