Dr. Annie's Big Ideas Academy: Honeybee Behavior
In this one-session class students will meet and learn about our resident honeybees. Students will have the opportunity to engage with a professional zoologist and “think like scientists” by observing behavior & asking questions.
Dr. Annie Bosacker
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(73)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Note: Because I teach this class at my outdoor hive, there is always a slight chance that I will have to cancel because of severe weather. Whenever possible, I will do so with advance warning. However, where I live storms can come up very suddenly. This is definitely one of the challenges of studying animals in the field! Thank you for understanding.
I.) Meet Dr. Annie
II.) Classroom Expectations
III.) Course Overview
IV.) Hook
a. Introduce our hive
b. Scientific story telling
c. Discussion/asking questions
V.) Relevance
a. Honeybees have unique behaviors
b. Studying behavior is a way to engage with biology
VI.) Introduction to Our Learning Community
VII.) Honeybee Biology
VIII.) Honeybee Behavior
IX.) How Do Scientists Study Honeybee Behavior?
X.) Thought Questions
a. What is one new thing you learned today that you won’t forget?
b. What’s one more thing you wish you knew?Learning Goals
Students will be able to:
• describe the basic biology of honeybees
• tell a parent or caregiver about the typical behavior of honeybees
• describe the natural history of honeybees (e.g. diet, housing, social behavior, etc.)
• share one reason why scientists study the behavior of honeybees
• observe the behavior of honeybees and ask questions like a scientist
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.9
73reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
1. I am passionate about learning everything I can about about the world around me. My areas of greatest expertise are:
a.) Biology: animal behavior, zoology, life science, biology, AP biology, science writing, science
presentations, science projects
b.) English: writing skills, creative writing
c.) Life Skills: study skills, goal setting, AHDH strategies, and how to love learning
2. I'm a college professor, former high school teacher, and quite simply a "jack-of-all-trades" teacher. I have a PhD in zoology, and BAs in biology and English. Education and animals are my two greatest passions!
3. I believe that learning can and should be fun. I focus on helping my students build a foundation of understanding--not just facts. My goal is to help students grow and feel confident in their ability to ask important questions and solve big problems. My students most often use the words "passionate," "enthusiastic," and "caring" to describe my approach to teaching. Also, fun!
4. I've traveled the world in order to study animals! (I've lived in Jane Goodall's house in Tanzania, and a chimpanzee once stole my laundry. I've literally been trapped on an island in the Great Barrier Reef!) I also study animals right here at my home! I have goats, chickens, horses, dogs, rabbits, and cats! Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 46 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
3-10 learners per class
