Going Batty in-class presentation
Learn about the anatomy, behaviour, and habitat needs of this amazing flying mammal
and discover some of the fourteen species of bats that call the Okanagan home. Where
do bats sleep, where do mother bats raise their young, and how can we help bats? This
hour-long interactive presentation uses props, videos, and sound clips to bring the world
of bats to life.
Dates: October 7 to November 8
Start time: Schools have the option of a morning session or afternoon session
Program length: 1 hour
Cost: $95 + travel costs as follows:
- Penticton/Okanagan Falls/Summerland/Naramata/Kaleden no additional travel = Program Total $95
- Osoyoos and Kelowna + $110 for travel = Program Total $205
- Peachland and Oliver + $65 for travel = Program Total $160
- Keremeos and Cawston + $85 for travel = Program Total $180
To book and for more information contact: email Rachel Bland at ecostudies@osca.org
All programs are payable to OSCA by cheque via mail at:
OSCA
113 - 437 Martin Street, Box 349
Penticton BC V2A 5L1
Bat Resources for Teachers
Community Bat Programs of BC - information about BC Bats –
Penticton Museum Bat Edu-Kit that teachers can sign out:
Some public libraries have bat packs that can be signed out
Bat Activity Book: Coming soon is the Western Bats of Canada Activity Book, but for the time being, a link to the Alberta Bats Colouring and Activity book - https://www.albertabats.ca/teachers/
Bat Education and Ecological Protection Society (Peachland) - https://beepspeachland.com/
Bat week Resources – https://batweek.org/
Bat Conservation International - Halloween theme ideas - www.batcon.org
Bats Live - lesson plans, stories and ideas for elementary grades - www.batslive.pwnet.org
Mathwire bat math activities - www.mathwire.com
Bat craft ideas - www.dltk-holidays.com
The Teachers Guide: lesson plans, crafts and links to resources - www.theteachersguide.com
"Bats” by Adrienne Mason. Kids Can Press, 2003. Well illustrated bat facts.
