ENVIRONMENTAL STEM PROGRAMS
Our Planet Bee programs, available synchronously and asynchronously, focus on the importance of bees to ecosystems and food supply. This learning promotes environmental awareness, leadership using scientific and engineering knowledge, and care for the environment.
Check out our Standards-Aligned Environmental STEM Program!
Developed by Experts
Compliant with Common Core requirements
Tailored to specific grade levels
Enhanced with interactive technology
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards
Provide an unforgettable "field trip" experience!
Our programs are:
Teachers can access professional development workshops, online STEM sessions, videos, lesson plans, additional materials, and educational kits. We also offer Native Bee Community Science Projects, creating pathways for hands-on conservation.
This program is free for schools and nonprofits, supported by our donors. This supports our goal of making environmental education accessible and inclusive.
ASYNCHRONOUS STEM LESSONS
Explore our engaging asynchronous lesson series exploring the world of bees! From younger learners to more advanced students, delve into the importance of bees, honey bee anatomy and behavior, and the significance of native bees and pollination methods. Our Digital Resources include videos, teacher guides, activities, and games designed to deepen understanding of bees' essential roles and environmental significance.
We are introducing our garden and agriculture-inspired program, featuring 5 Asynchronous Digital STEM Toolkit Units and nationwide educational materials grants for schools. Dive into engaging presentations, writing prompts, STEAM activities, videos, and hands-on experiments designed to cultivate sustainability in classrooms and beyond, with new units released monthly from January to May.
Join the Community Science movement with Planet Bee! No lab coat is required – just curiosity and enthusiasm. By participating, students become crucial contributors to conserving pollinators. Build and register native bee nests, input observations into a shared database, and connect with fellow community scientists. Together, let's explore and protect our planet's biodiversity!
Our video lessons series engages students of all ages! "Intro to Bees" introduces K-3rd graders to bees and pollination. "Humble Honey Bee" immerses 2nd-8th graders in honey bee anatomy, behavior, and hive dynamics. "Native Bees" explores the role of native species, including pollination mechanics and coevolution, perfect for 3rd-12th graders. Join us in exploring the captivating world of bees at a pace that works for you and your class!
SYNCHRONOUS STEM LESSONS
Explore the world of bees with interactive STEM lessons delivered via Zoom by a Planet Bee teacher. Learn about the science behind how bees live and thrive, including their structure, behavior, and role in the environment. These lessons cover bee biology, geometry related to bee survival strategies, adaptations, evolution, and how bees communicate
Synchronous Lessons Offered
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Bee an Engineer! - What does nature have to teach us about marvelous feats of engineering? Learn more about the engineering design process to unlock your own potential as a creator!
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Bee a Scientist! - Students will observe insects, record their findings, describe what they see, and compare data. Learn about citizen and community science to help the world (especially bees!) around us!
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Bee-ometry - Learn geometry fundamentals like shape, size, dimension, and more in this bee-themed STEM Lesson that goes bee-yond the hexagon.
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The Waggle Dance - This social-emotional learning lesson dances into the importance and science of communication among bees and other creatures.
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Adapta-Bee-lity - Explore the wide variety of adaptations that different native bees use to survive in their natural habitats around the world from deserts to rainforests.
Explore Planet Bee's workshops for teachers on Ecology, Conservation, and Engineering. Our online sessions help teachers engage students with hands-on science using recycled materials, community science projects, engineering integration, and building bee nest houses. Inspire environmental stewardship and leadership in your classroom!
Businesses or individuals looking to make a huge difference for our planet can join our efforts by becoming sponsors of Planet Bee’s Seed Ball Kit Program! Please get in touch with programs@planetbee.org for more information.
Special thanks to The GIANT Company for sponsoring all education programs in Pennsylvania!
