Introduction
You are playing at school on Saturday and you see some boys who have found a bat
and are trying to hurt it. You want them to stop because you know what they are
doing is wrong. You tell them to leave the bat alone but they tell you that bats
are bad and should be killed. What do you say next? Are bats really bad?
Magically you freeze time. Now you must
find out why bats are important so you can stop the boys.
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Task
During your bat quest you will need to find out as much as you can about
bats so you can teach the boys why bats are good and should be left alone.
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Process
To save the bat you will need to answer the
following questions. Use the "Resources" links to find the
answers.
- Do bats eat anything that people don't
like?
- What desert plant could not live
without bats?
- Are bats really mean?
- Do bats really carry Rabies?
- How many babies do bats usually have?
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Resources
Use these links to find answers to
questions about bats!
Mr. Mann's bat
fact page
Bat Conservation
Bat Conservation International
Bat Quiz
Desert Bats
What's So Bad About Bats-
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Evaluation
When you have found the answers write a speech that you will give to the boys
to get them to leave the bat alone.
Make sure your speech includes answers
to all these questions:
- Do bats eat anything that people don't
like?
- What desert plant could not live
without bats?
- Are bats really mean?
- Do bats really carry Rabies?
- How many babies do bats usually have?
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Conclusion
Now that you are finished go back to the place where the boys are trying
to hurt the bat and read them your speech. If you have done a good job the boys
should leave the bat alone. Then turn your speech in to Mr. Mann to get
credit.
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Reflection
Now that you are an expert create a
poster that will teach others about bats. Be sure to include:
- Bat Facts
- What bats eat
- How they help the environment
- Tell if bats are mean
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Extension
Next compare bats to birds. Make a venn diagram showing how they are
different and alike.
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Teacher Notes
State standards covered in this Web
Quest.
Grade student speech using 6 trait
rubric.
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