Children are fascinated by insects.  In this program Kim Lehman, educator/beekeeper will ignite the excitement of learning by combining audience participation, music, visual aids and many interesting tidbits about honey bees.

Children will learn to:

• Identify the differences between the queen, drone and worker bees

• Describe some of the duties of the worker bee

• Understand the connection between bees and flowers through pollination

• Understand the importance of pollination in production of food quantity and quality and seed regeneration

• Describe products of the hive and their uses

   

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  PROGRAM IN THE AMERICAN BEE JOURNAL

PRESENTATION GUIDELINES

• Programs can be adjusted for ages pre-K and up. 

• Programs can be performed in the gym, library, meeting rooms or outdoor space.

• Depending on the venue, 4 – 7 tables will be needed.

• The programs are flexible and can accommodate any size room.

• Kim (The Bee Lady) will bring a sound system.

• Materials such as wax sheets for beeswax candles and other hands-on activities may be arranged in advance.

• Each Hands –On Program  can accommodate up to 60 students.

• Assembly type programs are also available.

ACTIVITIES FOR PROGRAMS

• GET A CLOSER LOOK   (MICROSCOPES) --A variety of simple magnifying scopes and dissecting scopes with bee parts magnified.

• BE A BEEKEEPER--Children will try on bee suits and gloves with an actual hive…no bees.

• PICTURE PERFECT BEES--Learn about bee behavior and bee biology through these beautiful photo posters.

• POLLINATION GAMES--Experience the insect/flower connection through simple activities about pollination.

• HONEY TASTING--Taste three different kinds of honey from three different floral sources.

• PRODUCTS OF THE HIVE--Touch, smell, and see the different products of the hive including honey, wax, pollen and propolis.

Additional Activities!

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