Project

What’s the Buzz? Honeybees in our Ecosystem

Intro

Explore the role of bees in our ecosystem and learn how to combat honeybee decline

Science Domains: Earth & Space Sciences, Life Science

NGSS Standards: MS-LS1-4, MS-LS1-5, MS-LS2-1

Project Poster

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Learning Objectives

Students will learn about the significant role of bees in our ecosystem, then develop community solutions to honeybee decline. They will build and maintain beehives to understand and test the effects of pollination on the growth of fruits, vegetables and taste of honey.