Format
Introduction:
The presenter will introduce the virtual programs experience and explain guidelines for respectful participation throughout the program.
Would You Rather?
The program starts with an interactive game called “Would you Rather?” Students will share their preferences during fun scenarios.
What is a Pollinator?
Then students will learn about pollinators, bee anatomy, and even sing a song about insects!
Become a Bee
Students will then learn about the life cycle of honeybees and how to communicate like bees through a fun game.
Wrap Up
After hearing from an entomologist at the Bell Museum, the program will wrap up by talking about conservation and leave time for questions before saying goodbye.
Objectives
1. Students will learn how flowering plants get pollinated.
2. Students will learn about the importance of pollinators.
3. Students will learn about the anatomy, life cycle, and communication of bumblebees.
Standards Alignment
State Standards
Connections to Minnesota 2019 Science Standards:
0L.1.2.1.2 Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.
0L.3.1.1.1 Develop a simple model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants and animals (including humans) and the places they live.
1L.3.1.1.1 Develop a simple model based on evidence to represent how plants or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.
1E.4.2.1.1 Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local environment.