OUR IMPACT
SCHOOL PROGRAM IMPACT
LEARNING HANDS-ON
Bees are crucial to human life and healthy ecosystems, but these precious pollinators are often shrouded in fear and misunderstanding.
At Planet Bee, we believe in the transformative power of personal connection. Through our environmental STEM programs, we cultivate a future where learners are not only educated about global climate and environmental issues but also empowered to take action.
FOCUSING ON STEM & STEWARDSHIP
High-quality environmental education opportunities can be hard to find. At Planet Bee, we make it easy by combining Environmental Literacy, STEM Learning, and the power of Individual Actions to create a green-minded generation.
Our school program consists of interdisciplinary E-STEM lessons that are in line with the Next Generation Science Standards. Our students learn concepts of biology, ecology, engineering, math, and physics, and even participate in real-life research, all the while exploring how components of the environment and human society are inherently involved.
Studying the science involved in an environmental issue, then taking action to support tangible solutions, takes youth from student to steward.
LEARNING TO HOW MAKE A DIFFERENCE
People often ask us, “What can I do to help the bees?” We are always happy to share ideas, but impact is higher when we allow students to practice these actions.
After individual action, we end our lessons with discussions on supporting bees and other pollinators in daily life. Our 2023-2024 evaluations reveal that over 80% of students demonstrate improved understanding of bee importance and a desire to aid bees and the environment after Planet Bee lessons.
CHANGING MINDSETS & EMPOWERING YOUTH
Real-world issues, such as the loss of almost half of our honey bee population every year and the struggles native bees are experiencing, can be daunting for students of all ages. Young people often don’t believe in their own power to make a difference.
The actions students take during Planet Bee lessons to help the bees are simple, tangible, and impactful. These experiences teach young people how easy it is to help, empowering them to do more as agents of change.
At Planet Bee Foundation, we're shaping the green leaders of tomorrow by having taught over 500,000 learners about the vital role of bees in STEM, conservation, and agricultural innovation. Our no-cost Environmental STEM Programs, made possible by generous donors, reach schools, nonprofits, and corporations nationwide, ensuring inclusivity and social justice.
The impact of our programs can be seen in students’ accumulation of knowledge and shifts in mindsets.
