Life as a Bee

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An activity based on knowledge of the social structure of bees from which to draw elements of civic education applicable to pupils in a class before primary school: group discussion.
Disciplinary or multidisciplinary contents:
Agenda 2030
GOAL 15 Life on Earth

Author / translator Monica Fabri

An activity based on knowledge of the social structure of bees from which to draw elements of civic education applicable to pupils in a class before primary school: group discussion.
Disciplinary or multidisciplinary contents:
Agenda 2030
GOAL 15 Life on Earth
15.5 Take urgent and significant measures to reduce the degradation of natural habitats, halt the loss of biodiversity and, by 2020, protect and prevent the extinction of threatened species
GOAL 16 Peace, justice and solid institutions
16.3 Promote the rule of law
Italian Constitution art. 4 "The Republic recognizes the right to work for all citizens and promotes the conditions that make this right effective. Every citizen has the duty to carry out, according to his own possibilities and choice, an activity or function that contributes to progress material or spiritual of society."

Created 29 November 2024

Last edited 29 November 2024

Topics Culture, Education

Original Italian

Policy positions

Policy position 1

Collaboration makes the group stronger.

Policy position 2

Every small daily gesture can contribute to a better world.

Policy position 3

Each child should have a specific task like bees.

Policy position 4

Taking turns sharing the role of “boss” allows each child to develop their own skills.

Story cards

- After a serious loss, the colony decided to renew itself and train a new generation of bees, learning from past difficulties and creating an even stronger community.

A New Beginning

- A group of bees had to move due to an environmental change and they organized themselves to found a new colony.

Bee Migration

- The colony was threatened by a swarm of wasps and the queen demonstrated her skill by coordinating the defenses with the help of the worker bees.

The Queen's Trial

- A storm destroyed part of the hive, but thanks to cooperation and mutual support, the bees managed to rebuild the hive in a short time.

The Sudden Storm

- Worker bees learned to work together more effectively after a period of confusion, creating a more harmonious and productive working environment.

The Awakening of the Worker Bees

- The queen, despite being the leader of the colony, listened to the suggestions of the worker bees and made decisions that led to lasting prosperity for the colony.

The Wise Queen

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Confusion in the Division of Labor

- Bees can't decide who gets to do what, causing disorganization and slowing down tasks.

The Hierarchy is Contested

- Some worker bees are questioning the queen's authority, creating chaos in the colony.

Bad Cells

- Worker bees are building irregular cells, which compromise their ability to store pollen and honey.

Attacks on Honey

- External predators (such as bears or other animals) try to steal the honey, endangering the colony's food supply.

Bees Have Diversified Roles

- Worker bees, queens and drone bees have different tasks, but each is essential to the well-being of the colony.

Bees Collect Pollen to Feed the Colony

- Bees collaborate in collecting pollen to feed the brood, but they are also important for the reproduction of plants.

Bees operate under a system of division of labor

- Each bee performs a specific task, contributing to the overall efficiency of the hive.

The Bee Colony Is a Complex Social Organism

- Each member of the colony contributes to the collective good, and this reflects a complex social system based on collaboration.

Bees Work Together to Build the Hive

- Bees produce wax to build hexagonal-shaped cells, each used to house eggs, honey or pollen.

Bees Protect the Colony

- Bees defend their hive from predators and external threats, using stings to defend the queen and their territory.

Bees Are Teachers of Sustainability

- Bees, through their behavior, teach the importance of living in harmony with nature, using only what you need.