Batty Science - All About Bats (Flex)

Bats are the only mammals capable of true flight!  Bats make up about one-fourth of all mammal species, with almost 1,000 different species worldwide.  This course will help young learners understand the behavior of bats, their life cycle and understand the differences between bats and bird.  We will also look at their adaptations!  Lots of learning and loads of fun!  

The best part is that this is a flex course and will allow students to work at their own pace.  Weekly recordings of the lesson will be provided.  

Week 1 - Species of Bats & the Bat's Life Cycle
Week 2 - Anatomy of a Bat &  Bats vs Birds
Week 3:  Fact & Opinion (Based on Bats) & Bat Vocabulary (Explain All About Bats Writing)
Week 4:  Bat Habitats, Make a 3D Bat & Work on All About Bats Writing - Based on previous lessons


A flex course allows learners to cover material during a time that is convenient for them each week.  Students are encouraged to check in with the teacher weekly via the Outschool classroom, which will allow for more engagement between the teacher and learner.  After weekly lessons, students can collaborate with their peers by replying to the announcements and lesson postings in the Outschool classroom.

Participation will include an introduction post, discussion posts, assignments, and projects in the Classroom. This allows students to process what they are learning by collaborating with peers and the teacher.  Participation in assignments allows students to practice and reinforce learning.  This also provides opportunities for the teacher to gauge student learning and provide interventions if necessary.  Private messages or classroom comments are usually responded to within 24 hours with the exception of weekends.  

Please join me on this journey to learn about bats!