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In this activity, learners make a model of a beehive using simple materials. In the process, learners discover that honeybees build their hives using wax from their bodies, shaped into 6-sided cells where honey and eggs are stored for protection. The “Did You Know” section details how many eggs a queen bee can lay in one day, and how scout bees tell others to find flowers. Materials List:
Bee BuildersPDF
Topics: Nature & Environment, Ecology, Animals
Grade Level: Grades 3 - 8
Activity Type: Model, Arts/Crafts
Preparation Time: 10 - 30 minutes
Activity Time: 45 - 60 minutes
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