International BAT Night - August 27th

What kid doesn't love bats?  This holiday is a celebration of bats and why we need them in the world!  I know a study of bats is usually done during the month of October, but why not try a quick lesson to get kids interested in them now.

These Bat Flyers are a quick one day project that can be done at anytime of the year.  While I have used these in October in the past, I think I am going to do them as one of our first science lessons this year.  They encourage students to work together and they help students deal with failure after the first few attempts.  These take a few tries to really figure out!  Click here to buy this pack for under $3!

Students can design their own bat flyers OR they can use the template provided.  All you need is some paper (we use cardstock) and paper clips.  The lab sheets are included in the pack!

The kids really learn a lot about sticking with something until they figure it out.  I think it is going to become one of my favorite first of the year STEM challenges!

Why not try the Bat Flyers in your own classroom at the start of the school year?  It is a great way to get kids interested in these amazing creatures!