Specific Expectations: B1.1 examine impacts that animals can have on society and the environment, and describe some ways in which any negative impacts can be minimized
Students will
Learn about the impacts of bees on society and the environment
Learn about human impacts on bees and ways to minimize human impacts on bee populations
Students will:
Identify why bees are important to people and the environment
Identify and describe how humans harm bees and ways that people can help bees
Observations
Observe and record anecdotally students ability to actively listen during large group discussions (Minds-on, Action)
Products
Students could consolidate their learning about bees and the human impacts on bees by answering questions orally, on a poster or using the I Can Help Bees reproducible (Consolidation)
Students will begin by brainstorming what they know about bees. Using chart paper and marker, the educator will create a KWL chart and fill in what the students “Know”.
:
Share the slideshow https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Z2AKHmtPCgDi7zd0sH9ZX7iFXsv1NwU4X9O... with students.
On each slide, ask the question presented and have the students share their responses. After the students respond, click to have suggested answers appear on the screen.
Additionally, students can add any questions that arise to the KWL chart, under the W.
KWL chart can be on a large chart paper, and ideas can be added via post-it notes for more direct student participation and allowing for students who would rather draw their answers or write in their L1