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Check out the teaching resources and student action projects listed below to help spark ideas for fall learning!<\/p>\n
Teaching Resources<\/h3>\n
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- How does Echolocation work<\/a> \u2013 This interactive activity has students act out the concept of echolocation by becoming \u201cmoths\u201d and \u201cbats\u201d in a simulation game of call and response.<\/li>\n
- Wild About Bats Poster<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 This illustrated poster will acquaint you with Canada\u2019s 19 native bats, where they live, and what they eat. Spend some time with nature\u2019s night patrol!<\/li>\n
- All About Bats Webinar<\/a> \u2013 Learn how many species of bats there are, where they live, why they\u2019re endangered, and how you can help.<\/li>\n
- Hinterland Who\u2019s Who<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 With this resource, you can explore nocturnal wildlife, like the Bat, Raccoon, Red fox, Skunk, or Great Horned Owl.<\/li>\n
- Discover the night sky<\/a> \u2013 When the sun starts going down, why not head outside and discover the night sky? Check out this page for fun family activities to do after dark.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Looking for ready-made lesson plans and activities focused on nocturnal wildlife? Check out our Project WILD activity guide,<\/strong><\/a> which features 164 hands-on, interdisciplinary lessons and games, including:<\/p>\n
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- Bat Blitz (pg. 184) <\/strong>\u2013 Simulate bats eating insects through an interactive game, then perform calculations based on the number of insects caught during the activity.<\/li>\n
- Lights out (pg. 512) <\/strong>\u2013 Learn about light pollution, conduct a lighting audit, and develop an action plan to address light pollution in your community or school.<\/li>\n
- Owl pellets (pg. 277) <\/strong>\u2013 Discover what this \u201cnight owl\u201d eats, reconstruct skeletons, and explore the food chain with this hands-on activity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
To access the full guide and materials, sign up for a professional development session near you!<\/p>\n
Join a Project WILD Workshop<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n
Student Action Projects<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nEngaging, age-appropriate action projects bring fall\u2019s after dark lessons to life\u2014giving students hands-on ways to connect with nature and have a real impact on the environment. Check out the list below that spotlights ways to help the fascinating world of nocturnal animals!<\/p>\n
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- Turn off the lights<\/a> \u2013 Raise awareness of light pollution and how it affects wildlife. Learn more from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada<\/a><\/li>\n
- Moonlight Bioblitz \u2013 Create your own moonlight bioblitz on ca.<\/a> Recruit friends and family, document any night-time species you spot, and bask in the moonlight – then upload your observations to iNaturalist.ca. Check out CWF\u2019s Bat project <\/a>\u00a0or this example of a moth bioblitz<\/a> for examples.<\/li>\n
- Build Your Own Bat House<\/a> \u2013 Put your construction hat on to build a roosting site for a female bat and her pup! Learn more at Help the Bats.ca.<\/a> Once complete, don\u2019t forget to register your bat house<\/a>!<\/li>\n
- Myth-busting Halloween Party<\/a> \u2013 Research common myths about nocturnal animals (ie, bats are blind). Create videos, handouts, or posters to educate others. Host a Halloween party where everyone comes dressed as a nocturnal creature and teach all your friends about why nocturnal wildlife is cool, not scary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
For more educational resources, projects, and lesson plans, check out our <\/em>Online Learning Library<\/em><\/a> and <\/em>sign up for our monthly education newsletter<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Lights out (pg. 512) <\/strong>\u2013 Learn about light pollution, conduct a lighting audit, and develop an action plan to address light pollution in your community or school.<\/li>\n
- Wild About Bats Poster<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 This illustrated poster will acquaint you with Canada\u2019s 19 native bats, where they live, and what they eat. Spend some time with nature\u2019s night patrol!<\/li>\n