TRY A HONEY TASTING PARTY:
In the classroom or at home, compare the flavors of a variety of honeys. Honey is great
on vanilla ice cream--add a beverage and, voila, a party! It can also be tasted and
compared effectively on the fingertips. : )
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ABOUT BEES THAT YOU CAN ORDER
A Shirker, Not a Worker by David L. Green
A story offering the bees' perspective on survival, beekeepers, pesticides, God, and the
TIME OF GREAT SWEETNESS. Originally intended for children, grades 4-7, adults also find
this book highly informative and entertaining. Self published, illustrated, paperback, 24
pages. $5.99 postpaid. Email Please copy and
paste this paragraph into email.
WEBSITES FOR TEACHERS ABOUT BEES
Africanised Honeybee
Education Project - An educational site a teacher would love with projects related to
bees (especially honeybees) and beekeeping for all ages. Includes graded lesson plans and
printable materials.
Bee Alert! Page by University of
Montana, includes "Kids' Corner"
Michael Reddell's web page A delightful home
page by a hobby beekeeper. Artistic and well written.
Compuserve beekeeper's home
pages Excellent graphics including a bee dance.
Honeybee biology
National Honey Board All kinds of info about honey
including recipies. Videos available for sale.
