when bees thrive, we all thrive
Pollinator Protectors
Pollinator Protectors: YEARS 7-10
EXCURSION
This Bee Education Workshop provides students with a hands-on introduction to beekeeping and the important role bees play in the environment. Students learn about the honey bee lifecycle, pollination, food security and honey production while working directly with a commercial hive in protective gear. The workshop also explores hive management, queen bee identification and pest control strategies. Students finish the experience with a honey tasting and question time.
Level
Year 7 – Year 10
Duration
3 hours (approximately depending on numbers attending)
Cost
$45 per student + GST*
*min. 15 students per session.
*max. 20 students per session.
Costings may be adjusted to suit your school’s requests or adjustments. Transport not included.
Please note this excursion takes place at our apiary at Burnetts On Barney in Kiama, NSW.
Additional Information
Learning Overview
The Bee Inspired Teachers will greet your school at Burnetts on Barney at the start time of your excursion.
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
- The relationship between plants and honeybees within Australian ecosystems
- How Honey is Made
Hand-On Experience: A Visit up to our Apiary- our live working hives at Burnetts on Barney, Kiama. Students explore our live hive wearing bee suits and appropriate protective gear. This experience allows students to get up close and personal with a working hive, studying all the stages of the life cycle, how bees work together to produce honey and exposes them to the commercial beekeeping environment. Students will see a live working hive, handle frames and be immersed in the world of bees.
Reflection:
Time to reflect on what we’ve learned and enjoy a honey tasting.
Please note this schedule is a guide and may vary slightly on the day.
Curriculum
We can tailor a program to suit your chosen curriculum outcomes as our programs can address pollination, sustainability, healthy living, careers and much more.
Before Your Visit
We recommend one session for up to 20 students.
If you have more students, we suggest booking an additional session, so everyone gets the best experience. Accompanying teachers attend for FREE. We recommend a minimum of 2 teachers attend.
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 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.