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In this activity, learners investigate how bats use echolocation to navigate. One learner is assigned to be a bat, while the other learners are selected to be either moths or trees. The bat's goal is to use his/her hearing to locate and tag as many moths as possible.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- free per group of students
- Ages 6 - 14
- Activity, Game
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- A blindfold
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Diversity of Life
- Animals
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Ecology
- Biodiversity
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Human Senses and Perception
- Hearing
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Diversity of Life
Informal Categories
- Animals
- Nature and Environment
- Physical Activity
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- hear
- be mobile
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Source Collection
- Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Association of Zoos and Aquariums, 2014