.gr-product-btn { display: block; width: 100%; max-width: 720px; margin: 10px auto; padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; background: #d8cec4; color: #222; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; border: 0; transition: transform .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease, background .15s ease; } .gr-product-btn, .gr-product-btn:link, .gr-product-btn:visited, .gr-product-btn:hover, .gr-product-btn:focus, .gr-product-btn:active { text-decoration: none !important; color: #222 !important; } .gr-product-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, .10); background: #d2c7bc; } @media (max-width:749px) { .gr-product-btn { font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: .10em; padding: 12px 14px; } } .gr-product-readmore-toggle { display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline; font: inherit; font-style: italic; color: #222; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid currentColor; padding-bottom: 1px; line-height: 1.1; cursor: pointer; } .gr-product-readmore-icon { width: 10px; height: 6px; margin-left: 4px; transform: translateY(-1px) rotate(0deg); transform-origin: 50% 50%; transition: transform .15s ease; flex: 0 0 auto; } .gr-product-readmore-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .gr-product-readmore-icon { transform: translateY(-1px) rotate(180deg); } .gr-product-quick-facts { margin-top: 12px; padding: 14px 16px; background: #f6f1ec; } .gr-product-quick-facts h3 { margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; } .gr-product-quick-facts ul { margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; } .gr-product-quick-facts li { margin: 6px 0; } .gr-product-qf-label { font-weight: 600; } Step into the busy, buzzing world of the honeybee as we explore how a colony grows, works, and thrives through the changing seasons. This unit opens the hive so students can see how a colony functions, how bees depend on the land around them, and how beekeepers offer support when the hive needs a steady hand. Along the way, we connect the rhythms of the colony to ideas of geography, stewardship, and sustainability, showing how thoughtful care of the land helps both bees and people flourish. Each lesson blends clear explanations with hands-on activities and meaningful discussion, giving students a chance to follow the hive from spring build‑up to winter rest. Whether you already have a hive in your backyard, hope to start one someday, or are simply curious about the remarkable life of honeybees, this unit will give you a richer appreciation for the colony and the world it depends on. The unit is designed to cover all your subjects (math available separately). This listing is for the printed books. If you prefer a digital option, a digital version is available separately. Read More Quick Facts Format: Printed Books Unit type: Mini Unit Estimated length: 12 lessons (about 3–4 weeks) Levels: Multi-age with leveled Student Books Materials needed: Teacher's Guide (required for teaching) + Student Books (one per student/choose your levels) Written by: The Gather 'Round Writing Team View the Free Resources View the Scope document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", function () { const toggles = document.querySelectorAll(".gr-product-readmore-toggle"); toggles.forEach(function (toggle) { const content = document.getElementById(toggle.getAttribute("aria-controls")); toggle.addEventListener("click", function (e) { e.preventDefault(); const isExpanded = toggle.getAttribute("aria-expanded") === "true"; toggle.setAttribute("aria-expanded", !isExpanded); content.hidden = isExpanded; }); }); });
