Learning about Bees

 

The Oak class recently begun a study about bees.

The class began a KWL chart about bees.

On Monday, the children watched a short video to learn more about bees.

Children shared information that they learned in the video.

“Bees fly from to flower and pollen got stuck to them. When they fly to other flowers the pollen falls off.” – Ethan

“It takes a bee’s entire life to make 1 tablespoon of honey.” – Ethan

“Bees get nectar from flowers.” – Lily

“Bees help pollinate seeds and flowers.” - Elkie

‘Bees make honey.” – Maeve

“Bees pollinate fruit, seeds, flowers, and vegetables.” – Talia

The main takeaway from the three minute bee video was information about pollination.

The children illustrated their learning about pollination.

While playing the children were overheard saying, "We are pollinating the flowers."

Tuesday, during lunch the children were discussing how bees make honey.  They had many questions.  So, we watched two short videos about how bees make honey during large group.

Then, the children shared some information that they learned during the video.

“Bees turn nectar into honey.” - Lily

“Bees use their tongue to slurp out the honey.” – Ethan

“Bees put the honey in to another bees mouth.” – Sophie

“Bees have two stomachs.” – Wells

“Bees have a stomach just for nectar.” – Talia

“Honey is first very watery.” – Lily

“Bees fan with wings.” – Louie

“Beekeeper’s job is to take care of bees.” – Ben

“You get a bee suit and you get a tiny camera and you can see what the bees are doing inside the hive.” – Elkie

“Bees go to another flower to get nectar.” – Maeve

“Nectar is sugar water.” - Ethan

Next, they drew pictures to share their learning.

The children have been drawing bees in at the 

art center during free play.

The children learned about the life cycle of the bee on Wednesday.  They created a chart of the steps of the lifecycle.

These are some of the bee activities that the children did during small group time on Wednesday.

Indiana Learning Foundations

ELA1.1: Demonstrate receptive communication

ELA1.2: Demonstrate expressive communication

M3.1: Demonstrate understanding of classifying

SC3.1: Demonstrate awareness of life