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Welcome and Introduction
Why Teach Kids about Bees? .…………………………………………………………………………………………..2
Who is this Book for? ………………………………………………………………...………………………………….2
Disclaimer ………………………………………………………………...………………………………………………….2
Check your Skill Set ………………………………………………………………...…………………………………....5
To Charge, or Not to Charge ………………………………………………………………...………………………...5
Getting Beehives on to Campus ………………………………………………………………...…………………...6
Safety ………………………………………………………………...…………………………………………………………..8
Waivers, Insurance, & Photo Releases ………………………………………………………………...…………...9
The Bee Basics
Bees in North America and Beyond ………………………………………………………………...……………..14
Basic Honey Bee Body Parts ………………………………………………………………...……………………….16
Honey Bee Caste System …………………………………………………….……...………………………………….16
Honey Bee Life Cycle …………………………………………………………………......……………...……………..17
Hive vs. Colony ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..17
Products of the Hive …………………………………………………………………………………………………….18
How Bees Communicate …………………………………………………….……...……………………………...…19
Bees and Flowers ………………………………………………………………………………………………………...20
Bees and Pesticides ………………...………………………………………….……...………………………………….21
Pests …………………………………………………….……...……………………………………………………………. 22
Honey Bee Alternatives …………………………………………………….……...………………….………………. 22
Curriculum
Bees in the Edible Schoolyard: with Hives ……………………………………………………………………..24
Worker Bee Life Cycle Lesson ………………………………………………………………………………………..29
Bumble Bee Watch: Citizen Science for Kids …………………………………………………………………..31
90 Minute Kids and Bees “Fly-In” Program ……………………………………………………………………..36
Geometry and Bees! ……………………………………………………………………………………………………....45
Beeswax Curriculum Supplement …...……………………………………………………………………………...47
Getting to Work in the Classroom & Community
Action Items: 10 Ways Kids Can Get Activated to Help Bees …………………………………………....49
Educational Apiary Funding Options ……………………………………………………………………………...50
Beekeeper Facts and Feelings ……………………………………………………………………………………….51
Commonly Asked, Easy to Shy Away from Kid Questions ………………………………………………..52
Resources
Glossary ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...55
Color printouts of life cycle, pollination, waggle dance, and bee cast diagrams ………………….56
Helpful Websites …………………………………………………………………………………………………………....60
Kids and Bees Handbook References
More Curriculum
Beekeeping
Pesticides
Teaching Supplies
Bee and Beekeeping Books …………………………………………………………………………………………….61
My Favorite Kid’s Bee Books ……………………………………………………………………………………….....61
Basic Materials List for a “Grab & Go” Simple Bee Program ………………………………………...… .61
Honey Bee Health Coalition Quick Guide to Reporting a Bee Kill ……………………………………...62
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