Lesson 1

Watch the trailer below and sum up the topic.

Then fill in the definition of what honey is:

Now in groups, you will all receive a text and then each member of the group will receive a different activity. They are all linked to each other so don't forget to communicate! 

"By Beverly Hernandez

Updated on September 19, 2018

Many people are afraid of bees because of their sting, but bees are actually very useful insects. They play a vital role in the plant life cycle by spreading pollen from flower to flower. Many crops depend on bees for fertilization. Bees also produce honey that people use for food and beeswax that is used in candles and other products.

There are more than 20,000 species of bees. Some of the best known - and most helpful - are honeybees and bumble bees. 

All bees live in colonies that consist of one queen bee and many drones and worker bees. The queen and the worker bees are female, and the drones are male. The drones have only one job, which is to mate with the queen been. The queen bee has only one job, which is to lay eggs.

The worker bees have many jobs. They collect pollen; clean, cool, and protect the hive; and care for the queen and her offspring. The job that each worker bee does depends on its stage of development. Young bees work inside the hive, while older bees work outside.

The worker bees also select and nurture a new queen if the current queen dies. They select a young larva and feed it royal jelly.

Most worker bees live only 5-6 weeks, but the queen can live up to 5 years!

Many bees, such as the honeybee, die after they sting because the stinger is pulled from their body. Bumble bees are normally not aggressive​ but will sting to protect their nests. They have a painful sting and because their stinger is not pulled from their body, they can sting multiple times and don't die after they sting.

Sadly, many honeybees are disappearing as a result of colony collapse disorder and researchers don't know why. Honeybees are vital to our ecosystem because they help pollinate many fruits, vegetables, and flowers.

There are some things you can do to help native bees. Try some of these ideas:

• Plant flowers that attract bees
• Allow wild dandelions and clover, a favorite of bees, to grow in your yard
• Purchase honey from local beekeepers
• Limit or eliminate the use of commercial pesticides
• Start a beehive (It helps the bees and is very educational!)

Finish the lesson with this quiz.

Lesson 2

Watch the video below and figure out 4 topics about bees. Then, divide those topics in groups and make explanatory posters in a simpler English but which could use more complicated science.