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This fun & active lesson gives participants an idea of how pollinators collect nectar and spread pollen from plant to plant while also feeding themselves and others. Click here to learn more.
Grade Level: 2 - 12
Time: 10 - 20 minutes
Learning Standards: SL1(3-5), MST3 (3-5), MST4 (6-8), MST5(9-1
What are we learning?
What are we learning?
The Pollinator Party Lesson is an engaging, hands-on experience that immerses participants in understanding the crucial role of pollinators in ecosystems. Participants will actively simulate the process of nectar collection, pollen transfer, and the vital role of pollinators in sustaining plant life while nourishing themselves and other species.
Understanding pollinator plant relationship
Recognition of pollinator species
Some insects can be predators
Some insects are prey
It is tough to be a bug
By collecting nectar for food insects carry pollen from plant to plant
Environmental Awareness
How is it done?
How is it done?
Create signs with colored paper cut into circles using primary colors to mix into secondary colors.
Blue/Yellow = Green = Food
Yellow/Red = Orange = Royal Jelly
Red/Blue = Purple = Honey
Materials Needed
Materials Needed
Hula hoops
Food Color
Pipettes for each student
Color Paper
Red
Yellow
Blue
Green
Purple
Orange
Laminating sheets
White paper
Cups
Water
Additional Information About Pollinators
Additional Information About Pollinators
Insects are not the only pollinators! Mammals and Birds can be pollinators as well.
https://www.nps.gov/subjects/pollinators/what-is-a-pollinator.htm
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