Lesson Plan

Bee-ing Important

Students will understand the critical role of bees in pollination and biodiversity through interactive discussions, activities, and assessments within a 50-minute session.

This lesson deepens students' understanding of ecological relationships and environmental conservation, helping them appreciate the importance of bees in maintaining healthy ecosystems.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Pre-Lesson Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

10 minutes

Step 2

Main Activity: Bee Hotel Building

20 minutes

Step 3

Assessment & Reflection

10 minutes

Step 4

Wrap-Up

10 minutes

Slide Deck

Pollination and Bees

Introduce the topic and set context for the lesson. Highlight the importance of both bees and pollination in our ecosystem and engage the students with a question about what they already know about bees.

What is Pollination?

Explain the process of pollination. Use visuals of bees in a garden. Ask students to think about why flowers need bees.

Bees at Work

Describe the key role of bees in pollination. Include engaging images of bees collecting nectar. Encourage discussion about their role in nature.

Bees and Biodiversity

Link the role of bees to biodiversity. Mention how different plants and animals benefit from the process, making ecosystems healthy.

Recap & Questions

Summarize key points from the session and prepare students for group activity and further exploration. Prompt any questions for clarity.

Lesson Plan

Bee-ing Important

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Pre-Lesson Preparation

Step 1

Introduction

Step 2

Main Activity: Bee Hotel Building

Step 3

Assessment & Reflection

Step 4

Wrap-Up

Slide Deck

Pollination and Bees

What is Pollination?

Bees at Work

Bees and Biodiversity

Recap & Questions

Activity

Quiz

Bee Knowledge Check

Rubric

The Secret Life of Bees

Zach Sullivan