Students will learn about the controversy surrounding bat mortality and wind turbines. They will research bat patterns and behaviors to gain a better understanding about wind’s risks to bats. Students will use their research and findings to determine what times wind turbines should be shut off to decrease potential bat mortality.
The Details
Next Generation Science Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas
Cross-Cutting Concepts
Learning Objectives
– Understand the behavior of different bat species
– Explore the relationship between technology and nature
Materials
– Student reading passages and student worksheets
– Information packets for each team (bat fact sheets, bat mortality data)
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