It's time for an adventure with the bees! This unit study is designed to guide learners aged 6-12 on an in-depth Beekeeping exploration that will not only provide a thorough study of the subject at hand, but will also involve students in the process through immersive, experiential learning opportunities. Consistent, gentle, and easy-to-follow structure encourages internalization and personal connection with each module. Be sure to add the Beekeeping Primary Level Workbook, available in both digital PDF and physical print formats! These workbooks are not required to complete the unit study; however, they add enriching dimension to the learning experience. This unit study will be delivered digitally and may be used ebook-style or printed alongside a notebook of your own choosing or with the Harbor + Sprout Primary Companion Notebook, available in both digital PDF or physical print format. You can purchase a physical print copy of this unit study here. Primary Level Unit Studies are open-and-go and non-consumable, meaning that you will not need to write on or cut anything out of the pages. Optional printable notebooking pages are provided. This unit study is intended for elementary learners ages 6-12. This unit study includes 20 modules. Each module is made up of 3 parts: Information: This is the reading portion of the module. The reading can be completed independently or with help from an adult. You may take one day or more to complete the reading. Notebooking Prompts: In the notebooking section of each module, you will have the opportunity to reflect on your reading in a way that is unique to you. Activities: Each module contains a selection of activities and hands-on learning experiences to choose from. These activities span the range of learning styles and are meant to be completed at whatever pace feels most comfortable to you. Click here to download a free sample of a Primary Level Unit Study! The modules in the Beekeeping Primary Level Unit Study include: Module 1: The Wonderful Diversity of Bees Module 2: Bee Anatomy Module 3: Buzzing Minds: Bee Communication Module 4: Bee Cognition Module 5: Bee Dream Houses Module 6: Inside the Beehive Module 7: Buzzing Through Blooms: The Journey of Pollination Module 8: Legends of the Bee Module 9: Beekeeping Through the Ages Module 10: The Art of Beekeeping Module 11: Urban Beekeepers Module 12: The Sweet World of Honey Diversity Module 13: Honey's Marvelous Medicine Module 14: The Wonders Beyond Honey Module 15: Protecting Our Buzzing Heroes Module 16: A Bee-Friendly Garden Module 17: The Buzz of Numbers in Beekeeping Module 18: The Bee's Musical World: Spotlight on Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's "Flight of the Bumblebee" Module 19: Bees in Poetry: Spotlight on Emily Dickinson Module 20: Bee-Tech Wonders Each module has a list of pertinent subject applications including science, nature study, language arts, writing, history, geography, art, music, math, and life skills. Writing and language arts are also inherently woven into the whole unit through notebooking. Enjoy your adventure with the bees! Page count: 301 Click here to download a free Primary Level Unit Study sample!
