Honey! where Are My Bees - Class 2
Students in Grade 2 embark on an investigative project to find the missing Agent Bee. In doing so, they will learn about bees' contributions to the environment, economy, and the role humans can play in protecting bees. The project culminates in a "Bee Education Exhibit" where students present their findings, creative models, and solutions for protecting bees through drama presentation.
Learning Goals
Music & Drama
Acting out the mystery of the missing “Agent Bee.”
Social Studies
Human rights and responsibilities towards animal conservation, bee population around the world, and decline in bee population.
ICT
Simulation of bees life, brochures, learning journey
Science
Bees' classification and body parts, lifecycle, habitat, role in pollination, honey making, and beekeeping practices.
Arts
Creating beehive models and creative posters.
English
Research, report writing, reflections, and presentation skills.
Mathematics
Measurement, counting, and geometry using honeycombs and honey production data.
Alignment with 21st Century Skills
Communication Skills
Presenting research findings, teamwork during group activities, and engaging the audience during the exhibit.
Research Skills
Students will learn to gather and synthesize information about bees and their habitats.
Communication Skills
Presenting research findings, teamwork during group activities, and engaging the audience during the exhibit.
Research Skills
Students will learn to gather and synthesize information about bees and their habitats.
Sustainable Development Goal 12:
Responsible consumption and production
This project emphasizes the importance of sustainable beekeeing and consumptopn/
Empowering Young Advocates
By exploring sustainable beekeeping, students learn about bees' environmental and economic contributions and how humans can help protect them.
Community Awareness and Inclusion
The "Bee Education Exhibit" encourages students to share their knowledge with diverse community members, fostering inclusivity.
Economic Equality in Agriculture
Understanding beekeeping's economic role helps students appreciate how sustainable practices can support livelihoods in underserved communities.
Project Milestones
Milestone 1
Entry Event: The Missing Agent Bee (Letter from Government)
Milestone 2
Exploring the Body Parts of a Bee
Milestone 3
Bee Roles and Hive Shapes
Milestone 4
Understanding the Bee’s Life Cycle
Milestone 1
Pollination and Bee Communication (Waggle Dance)
Milestone 2
Bee Education Exhibit
Milestone 3
Bee Protection and Responsible Consumption (5DG-12)
Milestone 4
Creative Expression of Bees Through Art and Writing
Milestone 1
Beehive Form Field Visit