Program Description
Although they are the smallest animals on the farm, honeybees have one of the most important jobs: pollinating crops. By learning about the life cycle and needs of bees, students also learn how to protect pollinating insects. Students help put a bee hive together and learn how to extract honey.
Note: This program is virtual via Zoom Workplace.
Consult this Lesson Plan for ideas to extend the learning — and the fun!
Curriculum Links
Kindergarten
- Problem Solving and Innovating
Grade 1
- Science and Technology: Life Systems – Relating Science and Technology to Our Changing World
- Science and Technology: Life Systems – Exploring and Understanding Concepts
Grade 2
- Science and Technology: Life Systems – Relating Science and Technology to Our Changing World
- Science and Technology: Life Systems – Exploring and Understanding Concepts
Grade 3
- Science and Technology: Life Systems – Relating Science and Technology to Our Changing World
- Science and Technology: Life Systems – Exploring and Understanding Concepts
Grade 4
- Science and Technology: Life Systems – Exploring and Understanding Concepts
Preschool
- Cognitive Development: Thinking Skills
Elementary Cycle 1
- Mathematics, Science and Technology - Science and Technology: Living Things – Matter
- Mathematics, Science and Technology - Science and Technology: Living Things – Systems and Interaction
- Mathematics, Science and Technology - Science and Technology: Living Things – Appropriate Language
Elementary Cycle 2
- Mathematics, Science and Technology - Science and Technology: Living Things – Matter
- Mathematics, Science and Technology - Science and Technology: Living Things – Energy
- Mathematics, Science and Technology - Science and Technology: Living Things – Systems and Interaction
- Mathematics, Science and Technology - Science and Technology: Living Things – Appropriate Language
Science:
Kindergarten: Plants and animals have observable features.
Grade 1: Biology — Living things have features and behaviours that help them survive in their environment.
Grade 2: Biology — Living things have life cycles adapted to their environment.
Grade 3: Biology — Living things are diverse, can be grouped, and interact in their ecosystems.
Grade 4: Biology — All living things sense and respond to their environment.
Science
Kindergarten: Environment and Community Awareness
Grade 1: Needs of Animals and Plants
Grade 2: Small Crawling and Flying Animals
Grade 3: Animal Life Cycles
Grade 4: Plant Growth and Changes
Science
Kindergarten: Life Science — Living Things in our Environment
Grade 1: Life Science — Needs and Characteristics of Living Things
Grade 2: Life Science — Animal Growth and Changes
Grade 3: Life Science — Plant Growth and Changes
Grade 4: Life Science — Habitats and Communities
Science
Grade 1: Characteristics and Needs of Living Things
Grade 2: Growth and Changes in Animals
Grade 3: Growth and Changes in Plants
Grade 4: Habitats and Communities
Science
Grade 1: Unit 2 Our Environment
Grade 2: Unit 1 Growth and Development
Grade 3: Our Local Environment
Science
Grade 1: Life Science — Needs of living things.
Grade 2: Life Science — Animal Growth and Changes
Grade 3: Life Science — Plants
Grade 4: Life Science — Habitat
Science
Kindergarten: Exploring the World Using Our Senses
Grade 1: Life Science — Needs and Characteristics of Living Things
Grade 2: Life Science — Animal Growth and Changes
Grade 3: Life Science — Plant Growth and Changes
Grade 4: Life Science — Habitats and Communities
Science
Kindergarten: Exploring my World
Grade 1: Needs and Characteristics of Living Things
Grade 2: Animal Growth and Changes
Grade 3: Plant Growth and Changes
Grade 4: Habitats and Communities
Science and Technology
Kindergarten: Life Systems — Senses and the Body
Grade 1: Life Systems — Needs and Characteristics of Living Things
Grade 2: Life Systems — Growth and Changes in Animals
Grade 3: Life Systems — Growth and Changes in Plants
Grade 4: Life Systems — Habitats and Community
Teacher Tips
An educator from the museum will connect with your classroom using Zoom Workplace videoconferencing software. Through your web camera and the chat feature, the educator will see and interact with the students throughout the session. See the Planning Your Virtual Field Trip document for tips and tricks for connecting with your class.
PLANNING YOUR VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP (PDF)
After you book your program, we will provide information about the program set up and any supplies you/your students will need to maximize your experience.
Fees
$140
Your school may be eligible for financial support. For more information, contact the Customer Engagement Team.
Reservations
Booking requests can be made through the School Programs Reservation Request Form.
You can also connect directly to our Customer Engagement Team:
Email: contact@IngeniumCanada.org
Phone: 613-991-3053 or 1-866-442-4416
Program Details
- View all programs at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
- View other programs related to Agriculture, Earth & Environment
- View other programs for: K - Grade 4 (Ontario) or Preschool - Elementary Cycle 2 (Quebec)