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World Bee Day: Science and outdoor learning go together like bees and honey
Young minds are innately curious about the world around them. So much is new, exciting, miraculous! Tapping into this sense of wonder and enthusiasm to investigate the natural world is the perfect way to teach earth science. Knowledge can foster connection, connection leads to caring and with caring comes a desire to protect.
World Bee Day on May 20th was recognised by the early learners at Bruny School and launched an inquiry into the vital role bees play in life on earth.
Every year World Bee Day is observed to raise awareness about the essential role that bees and other pollinators play in maintaining healthy ecosystems and ensuring food security and biodiversity which are crucial for the health of our planet and future generations. The aim is to get people to engage in activities that protect and enhance pollinators and their habitats which are threatened by so many human impacts; including climate change, habitat loss and pesticide use.
World Bee Day encourages everyone to participate in endeavours that support pollinator conservation and awareness. Playing junior scientists for the day, Bruny Kids aged 3-7 engaged in story-time, bee
craft, research and imaginary bee role play. It cannot be underestimated how much these young minds absorb and comprehend, plus it was so much fun to discover what groovy little critters bees are and what an incredible community the beehive is. The Grade 1 kids shared their learning in some journal reflections with many interesting bee facts!
Next it's time to learn about other important pollinators!
Bruny Kids & Nature
Claire Boost
Young minds are innately curious about the world around them. So much is new, exciting, miraculous! Tapping into this sense of wonder and enthusiasm to investigate the natural world is the perfect way to teach earth science. Knowledge can foster connection, connection leads to caring and with caring comes a desire to protect.
World Bee Day on May 20th was recognised by the early learners at Bruny School and launched an inquiry into the vital role bees play in life on earth.
Every year World Bee Day is observed to raise awareness about the essential role that bees and other pollinators play in maintaining healthy ecosystems and ensuring food security and biodiversity which are crucial for the health of our planet and future generations. The aim is to get people to engage in activities that protect and enhance pollinators and their habitats which are threatened by so many human impacts; including climate change, habitat loss and pesticide use.
World Bee Day encourages everyone to participate in endeavours that support pollinator conservation and awareness. Playing junior scientists for the day, Bruny Kids aged 3-7 engaged in story-time, bee
craft, research and imaginary bee role play. It cannot be underestimated how much these young minds absorb and comprehend, plus it was so much fun to discover what groovy little critters bees are and what an incredible community the beehive is. The Grade 1 kids shared their learning in some journal reflections with many interesting bee facts!
Next it's time to learn about other important pollinators!
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