As a final project, students created a model garden and model bees. We
wanted to know what would happen when one bee visits a pollinated
flower and then travels to another flower. Students learned that
bees carry pollen from one flower to another.
Instructional
Objectives
Students Will:
Understand that bees and flowers help each other
Learn the ways bees take care of their hive
Learn about different types of bees
Technology Integration
Students read
information regarding bees on websites. They also looked at
pictures and diagrams of bees and bee hives on-line. Children
visited http://42explore.com/bees.htm.
Assessment
Students' understanding was demonstrated through written responses and
through accountable talk within the classroom. Students were expected
to understand primary objectives.
Tips for Teachers
I recommend
printing the unit out to follow all the activities in print
as well.
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