LEVEL 3 WORKSHOPS (S1-S3)
THE WORLD OF THE HONEY BEE
Aim: To give pupils a strong understanding of honeybee survival, focussing on their life cycle, seasonal activities within the hive, how honey is made and how honeybees are adapted to survive and their benefits to the environment.
A strong emphasis on how a beekeeper manages hive throughout the seasons and products from the hive.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
That plants play a vital role in ecosystems and sustaining life on earth
How animals and plants are connected through pollination
How climate change is affecting species survival
That bees have behavioural and physical adaptations to help them survive
Honeycomb production and its uses
The benefits of various products from the hive
The beekeeper’s season
The threats that bees face from diseases and environmental aspects
CURRICULUM FOR EXCELLENCE
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