Teach your class about colony collapse disorder and foster discussion about causes and solutions for the honeybee problem. Class members read and discuss an article and participate in one of two detailed activities about pollination and...

The world would be a much different place without the help of pollinators. Read about the important role bats, hummingbirds, and various insects play in plant reproduction, exploring the interdependence of living things in an ecosystem....

Discover more about bees through this educational resource. This resource features math and science activities, experiments, fun facts, and more.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text that asks the reader to make predictions about problems created by the decreasing bee population. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage discusses the role of honeybees in producing honey. This passage is intended for guided practice and is designed to reinforce essential reading comprehension skills.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about honeybees. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about honeybees that have been trained to find explosives and alert authorities. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about honey and how it is made. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

This WebQuest helps students learn about the importance of honey bees. After gathering information, students will work in groups to create a 2 minute commercial on the importance of the honey bee.

Use this site to find out why bees make honey with this quick fact sheet on bees.