An elementary school interactive lesson/webquest all about honeybees. Appropriate for grades 1 through 3.

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6. Honeybees Information
Read “Are all the bees in the colony the
same?” List the different types of bees within
the colony. What are their jobs?
Read “Why do bees sting?”. Tell why bees
sting, and give humans some advice that
may prevent stings. What happens to a bee
after it stings?
Read “What is a bee’s life cycle?”. List the
cycles and give a brief description of each.
How long do bees live?
Read the remainder of the webpage. What
is something that you feel others should
know about honeybees? Go Back

7. Pollination
Read the first 4 paragraphs. Answer: Why
is pollination important? What are insect
pollinated plants? What sugary liquid
attracts insects to flowers?
Read the 5th paragraph. Answer: What
parts of the honeybee are ideally suited for
helping with pollination? What characteristics
make honeybees ideal for cross-pollination?
Read “Crops Pollinated by Bees”. Name at
least 3 types of plants that honeybees help to
pollinate. How would your life be different if
these plants no longer existed?
Read the remainder of the webpage. What is
something that others should know about
honeybees? Go Back

8. Honey
Read “What is honey? How do honey bees
make honey?” Answer: What is honey? What
are the steps for honey making?
Read the 3rd paragraph. Answer: What is
honey called before it is ripe? Where do
honeybees store honey while it ripens?
Read “The buzz on honey…” Answer: What are
some of the uses of honey? Why is honey good
for these uses? What do you use honey for in
your life?
Read the entire webpage. What is something
that others should know about honeybees and
honey?
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