This video is answering the question of how can bats see at night.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
Bats can see at night using echolocation, creating sound waves to "see" with their ears. They are not blind and use sight to hunt prey.
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Some activities you can do with your child now
- Ask your child to pretend to be a bat and use echolocation like in the video. - Draw pictures of bats flying at night and discuss how they use echolocation. - Go on a nature walk at dusk and listen for sounds like bats might use for echolocation. - Create a DIY bat craft using materials at home and talk about bats' special senses while making it.
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Pretend play with your child
GAME: Echolocation Explorer INSTRUCTIONS: You are the bat using echolocation to find hidden objects. Close your eyes, make sounds like a bat, and ask your child to guide you as you navigate around the room using only sound cues. Switch roles for more fun!
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1 take away from the video for your child
Just because someone may call you blind doesn't mean it's true. Like bats, you have unique abilities that make you special.
