when bees thrive, we all thrive
Buzzy Bees and Hive Explorers
Designed for students in Kindergarten to Year 6, our programs introduce students to the fascinating world of bees through fun, age-appropriate hands-on learning experiences.
Buzzy Bees (Kinder-Year 2)
HIVE EXPLORERS (Years 3-6)
INCURSION
Create a real buzz in your classroom with this 2-hour workshop where students explore the amazing world of bees through an engaging in-school experience.
This program is a hands-on school incursion exploring the honey bee life cycle, pollination, anatomy, environmental stewardship, food security and the highlight for kids – live honey bees in an enclosed display case!
For curriculum details and further information, please scroll down or contact us via the ‘enquire now’ button.
Level
Kindergarten to Year 2 or Years 3-6
Duration
120 minutes (or contact us for a tailored time)
Cost
$880 Flat Rate + GST*
- max 60 students per session. Price can be adjusted to suit your school’s requirements. “Enquire now” for any special requests.
Additional Information
Learning Overview
A Bee Inspired Teacher will arrive at your school approx. 30-45mins before your incursion is scheduled to start.
Introduction:
A Bee Inspired teacher will welcome students to their learning session, check-in to assess any prior learning (this allows us to tailor our delivery specifically to your students), introduce themselves and explain a bit about what we do at Bee Inspired.
Learning activities will include:
- Pollination
- The Lifecycle of a Bee
- Anatomy of a Bee
- How Honey is Made
Hand-On Experience: Frame Display Hive
Students explore our live hive through our safe, enclosed frame display hives. This experience allows students to get up close and personal with a working hive, studying all the stages of the life cycle and how bees work together to produce honey.
Reflection:
Time to reflect on what we’ve learned and say goodbye to our bee friends!
Please note this schedule is a guide and may vary slightly on the day.
Curriculum
STE-SCI-01 identifies and describes characteristics of living things, properties of materials, and movement
Living things have characteristics that help them survive in their environment
- Describe how living things get air, water and energy to survive in their environment
- Examine animal bodies, their body coverings, and how and what they eat
Pose questions to compare the characteristics of living things and non-living things (not mandatory)
- Creating written sentences supports understanding of Science and Technology
- Use nouns, adjectives and verbs to label pictures to describe the characteristics or movement of living things
ST1-SCI-01 measures and describes changes in living things, materials, movement, Earth and the sky
ST1-PQU-01 poses questions based on observations and information to investigate cause and effect
Living things change over time
- Describe the changes in an animal as it goes through its life cycle using data and scientific models
- Recognise that data can be collected through observation, testing and research, and that it can be represented as descriptions, diagrams, graphs, images and tables
Creating written texts supports understanding of Science and Technology (not mandatory)
- Use nouns, noun groups and verbs to create notes, annotations and labels to document observations.
ST2-SCI-01 uses information to investigate the solar system and the effects of energy on living, physical and geological systems
Living things depend on energy and materials to survive
- Observe and describe living and non-living things in a habitat
- Describe ways in which plants and animals depend on each other for survival
Creating written explanations of physical and living systems supports understanding of Science and Technology
- Use notes, diagrams, flow charts and annotations to support understanding and explain processes
ST3-SCI-01 uses evidence to explain how scientific knowledge can be used to develop sustainable practices
Living things may change over millions of years, in response to their environments
- Examine and explain how the characteristics of flowers, fruit and seeds are adaptations for reproduction in plants
- Interpret a food web that describes the flow of matter and energy between plants and animals in an ecosystem
- Identify and describe how the loss or introduction of plants or animals affects an Australian ecosystem
Creating written explanations of concepts and processes supports understanding of Science and Technology
- Use compound and complex sentences and labelled diagrams to create a text that explains a process, concept or investigation
HSIE 2024 outcomes coming soon.
Before Our Visit
We recommend one session for up to 30 students.
If you have more students, we suggest booking an additional session, so everyone gets the best experience OR ALTERNATIVELY ask about our BUZZY BEES 2 Teacher Package for up to 60 students. Accompanying teachers attend for FREE.
This price includes:
- A hands-on, engaging syllabus-aligned program
- A Risk Assessment and Teachers Pack containing a supplementary lesson to make planning easy
- All materials and resources to make the day enjoyable for all.
Time allocation and pricing for incursions and excursions can be tailored and adjusted to suit your individual school’s needs.
Please note that activities may vary due to adjustments or unforeseen circumstances.
Special Needs & Allergies:
If you are incorporating a honey tasting experience, please notify us of any relevant allergies.
We can tailor our programs to meet the learning needs of your students. If you require any additional considerations or learning adjustments, please let us know at the time of booking.