Introduction to Beekeeping: Basics (FLEX)
In this FLEX course, students will be introduced to the basics of beekeeping.
Kristin Olsen
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(39)
What's included
Homework
2-4 hours per week. Week 1 - Commercial Hives and Equipment - Shopping List Assignment Week 2 - Bee Breeds - Essay Week 3 - Pests and Disease - Essay Week 4 - Honey Extraction - Honey Sales AssignmentAssessment
Feedback will be given on assignments and essays.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Bees and other insects play an important role in our ecosystem, pollinating flowers that become food for both animals and humans! The honey bee has a sweet bonus, HONEY! Who doesn't love a spoonful of honey? Join us in this 4-week FLEX course as we explore an apiary, learn about beekeeping, and interview a bee keeper! Learn the parts of the commercial hive and equipment needed for beekeeping, as well as different types of bees, and some problems bee keepers face and mitigate. Every Monday morning, Assignments, a Lecture Recording and various websites for exploration (including, but not limited to, games and video clips) will be posted pertaining to the week's topic. These should be viewed no later than Wednesday evening. Wednesday morning, Discussion Questions will be posted. Students are expected to participate with no fewer than three posts/comments, no later than the following Monday. I will monitor and add to discussion as needed. Assignments are due the following Monday. I will be available for chat or video chat upon request and parents/students are welcome to message me at any time. Study Outline: Week 1 - Commercial Hives and Equipment Week 2 - Bee Breeds Week 3 - Pests and Disease Week 4 - Honey Extraction The student should have taken my Introduction to Honey Bees course or have some background knowledge of honey bees.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to identify various hive parts and bee keeping equipment.
Students will be able to identify pros and cons of different bee breeds.
Students will be able to identify pests and diseases commonly afflicting honeybees and discuss mitigation.
Other Details
Supply List
Pencil/paper for note taking may be beneficial. Handouts will be provided.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined June, 2020
4.8
39reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! My name is Kristin. I was a licensed Teacher in Oregon prior to having children (ages 8-12) and focusing on their education. I earned a Masters of Arts in Teaching degree from Western Oregon University in Middle and Secondary Education for Science and Health.
Most my classes focus in health and science, particularly the Middle School level, as I’ve found I enjoy that age group the best. I do have many interests and hobbies, so some classes venture outside the core academic realm and into hobby land. We live in southern Colorado on a small ranch where we enjoy animals, gardening, and self sufficiency in a very challenging climate.
My goal is to instill a desire to learn with lessons that are meaningful and enjoyable. I remember sitting in a desk in front of a whiteboard, bored out of my mind, thinking, “There is no way I will EVER need to know this!” Yet, when I became an adult, I quickly realized, that yes, I did need to know most of the information I was taught. I have needed to go back and relearn much of what I previously ignored as useless information. When you can apply information to your life it becomes meaningful. I like lessons to focus on application: how can I use this knowledge in MY life; why do I need to know this? I am so excited to meet your child and help them apply the knowledge they're acquiring to their life!Reviews
Live Group Class
$8
weekly4 weeks
Completed by 19 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
