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Gain a deeper understanding of migratory pollinators. After studying about pollinators and their effects on flowering plants, learners hear a story about the migration of Monarch butterflies and bats in the Sonoma Desert. Small groups develop a similar story about migratory pollinators and role play the action for the rest of the class.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have the class research different methods scientists use to protect migrant pollinators
- Ask a local bee keeper to talk to the class about the human impacts on bees and what it means for pollination
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- Requires a location to conduct role playing
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