Like Fruit? Thank a Bee!
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GradesK, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5Science
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Provided by SciShow Kids
What it is
- In this short video from SciShow Kids, students will learn about the important role bees have in pollination.
- Students will learn about some of the parts of a flower and how they are used in pollination, as well as different animals that are pollinators.
Teaching tips
Positives
- Students will love the speaker's energy and the visuals used in this video.
- Eating and enjoying fruit is likely something all students can relate to, and the mention of this at the beginning of the video will do a great job of hooking them in.
Prerequisites
- Students may benefit from understanding a little about bees and what they do to eat, as this is referenced in a previous video in the series.
Differentiation & Implementation
- To connect this episode to climate change, teachers can discuss how a warming climate impacts the synchronization of flowers blooming and bees coming out in the spring.
- Teachers can introduce this video by prompting students to recall their favorite fruits. Additionally, teachers can bring in a variety of fruits for students to try.
- After learning about pollination, students can learn to create a pollinator garden. This resource can help students create one at school.
- Older students can choose one of the pollinators listed in the video to complete a brief research project about. Teachers can find resources from the library and the internet for students to research their pollinator's habitat, diet, and life cycle.
From the scientist review
This video resource discusses the idea of fruit pollination, describes the morphology of flowers in depth, and highlights the role that bees play in the pollination process. This resource is recommended for teaching.
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