Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand the importance of bees in our environment and their role in pollination.
Materials and Prep
Materials:
- Coloring materials
- Printed pictures of different types of bees
- Printed pictures of flowers
Prep:
- Find a comfortable and quiet space for the lesson
- Have the materials ready for the activities
Activities
1. Bee Coloring:
Color the printed pictures of different types of bees while discussing their characteristics and importance.
2. Flower and Bee Matching:
Match the printed pictures of flowers with the bees, learning about pollination in the process.
Second Grade Talking Points
- Bees are important because they help plants make new seeds and fruits. Without bees, we wouldn't have many of the foods we love, like apples and strawberries.
- Bees collect nectar from flowers and make honey. Honey is a sweet and delicious treat that bees make for themselves to eat.
- Bees live in hives and work together as a team. The queen bee is in charge, and the worker bees collect food and take care of the babies.