per class

Bee Diversity Expedition

Completed by 8 learners

Ages 7-12

Live One-Time Class

Students will explore the world of bees and learn why we should appreciate and protect these unique, diverse pollinators.

Butterfly Pavilion

Average rating:

5.0

Number of reviews:

(4 reviews)

Live video meetings

Meets once

3-18 learners per class

50 min

About Learning Overview Teacher Reviews

What's included

1 live meeting

50 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6

Students will explore the diverse world of bees and learn how to tell them apart. They will also learn about the challenges they are facing and how they can help protect these pollinators. This class will include introductions on the information and activity, a lesson, and support time for Q&A about the topic. 

We approach education with a learner-driven lens and center problem-based learning in our programs. We strive to raise awareness about the importance of invertebrates, build compassion and empathy for the natural world, and empower learners to take action and make a difference for their planet.

Learners are encouraged to ask questions via audio or chat. There will be opportunities both before and after the program for learners to interact with each other and the teacher. 

Basic awareness of bees and pollinators is useful knowledge but not required.

Learning Goals

Students will learn about the diverse world of bees and how to tell them apart.  

They will also learn why bees are important and why we should protect them.

Other Details

Parental Guidance

Butterfly Pavilion is an invertebrate zoo that features animals that are considered frightening to many people. Our intention is to talk about these animals with an open mind, while highlighting the many benefits these animals provide for us and the world at large, but in doing so this class may expose students to varied media of animals they may be afraid of including, but not limited to, spiders, cockroaches, bees, and other invertebrates.

Supply List

Bee count worksheet (file provided, print at home ahead of time) 

Writing instrument of choice

1 file available upon enrollment

Language of Instruction

English

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Sources

https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/how-many-species-native-bees-are-united-states https://www.sare.org/publications/managing-alternative-pollinators/chapter-three-a-brief-natural-history-of-bees/social-and-solitary-bees/ https://www.xerces.org/endangered-species/wild-bees https://www.xerces.org/blog/want-to-save-bees-focus-on-habitat-not-honey-bees http://pollinator.beefriendlyfarmer.org/index.html

Offered by

Butterfly Pavilion

Joined November, 2022

5.0

4reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Butterfly Pavilion is the first stand-alone, Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited non-profit invertebrate zoo in the world and a leader in invertebrate knowledge, inspiration and connection. Whether it is providing unique, hands-on learning experiences in our exhibits and educational programs, conducting new research that sets the standard for zoos across the country or building innovative solutions for species and habitat conservation in countries around the world, Butterfly Pavilion is leading the way in ensuring invertebrates are protected for the future. All teachers for this program are held to Butterfly Pavilion’s standards for education and engagement.