Bee Club were very fortunate to have Dr Piggot teaching them all about the '3 P's' today.
She talked about not just the important role our honey bees play in pollination, but all pollinators...
The children looked at why our bees collect pollen, how they use it and what is 'in it' for the flowers! We explored the various methods flowers use to attract our bees and other pollinators, sight, smell, taste and shape... we then had a go at staining our own pollen, making up slides to look at under the microscope. The team even educated their families, showing them 'what bees see' using UV microscopes, brilliant!
She talked about not just the important role our honey bees play in pollination, but all pollinators...
The children looked at why our bees collect pollen, how they use it and what is 'in it' for the flowers! We explored the various methods flowers use to attract our bees and other pollinators, sight, smell, taste and shape... we then had a go at staining our own pollen, making up slides to look at under the microscope. The team even educated their families, showing them 'what bees see' using UV microscopes, brilliant!
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