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Give Bees a Chance
Last updated Monday, July 8, 2024
Author: Bethany Barton
Date of Publication: 2017
ISBN: 0670016942
Grade Level: 2nd (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: Jul. 2024
Synopsis:
Not sure whether to high-five bees or run away from them? Well, maybe you shouldn't high-five them, but you definitely don't have to run away from them. Give Bees a Chance is for anyone who doesn't quite appreciate how extra special and important bees are to the world, and even to humankind! Besides making yummy honey, they help plants grow fruits and vegetables. And most bees wouldn't hurt a fly (unless it was in self-defense!).
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On pages 2, 5, and 20 there are pictures and names of a variety of bees.
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On page 21 there are a few fun facts about bees.
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| Discussion topics for before reading: |
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What is the first feeling that comes to you when you think of bees? Are you scared, happy, curious? Do you think
they are little and cute, or mean and scary?
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Did you know there are over 25,000 kinds of bees?! ○ How many different types of bees do you think you have seen? One? Ten? One thousand? ○ Besides bees that make honey, what other kinds of bees do you think there are? ○ What color bees do you think there are? Pink?... Blue?... Purple?!
Vocabulary
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Cellophane: A thin, clear material (like plastic wrap).
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Metallic: Containing or relating to metal; being similar to metal.
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Pollen: Dusty, powdery substance (like flour) that is made by flowers.
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Pollinate: Transfering/Moving pollen from one plant or flower to another plant or flower.
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Nectar: A sweet liquid that many plants make; can be inside flowers, where it helps to attract pollinators, like bees
and birds. Bees use nectar to make honey!
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Scatter: To go in different directions; to be spread about and all over.
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Armor: A strong, tough covering (like metal or wood) that helps protect from harm.
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| Discussion topics for during/after reading: |
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What do you think of when you think of bees now?
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What was the best/most interesting thing you learned from the book?
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Bees have so many names! If you could name a bee, what name would you choose?
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How do bees help the environment?
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*Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions.
You can use them, but you don't have to use them.
You can expand upon them, or add your own twist.
Remember, though, that the focus of your time should
not be on the development and execution of a craft;
the focus should be on the read-aloud and the
enjoyment of the book!
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