Instructions for Observing Bees by Ruby Ogden 3M

What you need:

·         A bee suit with hood and long gloves

·         A bee keeper or other adult

·         A pair of wellies

·         A smoke gun

 

 

Safety Tips:

·         Don’t be scared

·         Move around slowly

·         If the bees rest on you don’t flap your arms or they will fly away

 

 

1.      First, stand quietly outside the apiary without making any loud noises.

2.      Next, sit carefully on the log and take off your shoes.

3.      After, step slowly into your bee suit.

4.      Then pull your suit up and put your arm into the sleeve.

5.      Next you need to put your long gloves on and make sure that they are on top of your sleeves.

6.      Then pull your hood up and zip it up, but make sure your hair is out of your face and in the hood.

7.      Put your wellie boots on and wait for an adult to come.

8.      When you enter the apiary, you need to put your hands behind your back so the bees don’t get scared.

9.      After you come out make sure you have no bees on you. 

 

 

 

 

 

3M with the Bees on Autumn Grounds Day

3M were very busy during our Autumn Grounds Day!  We had the wonderful opportunity of visiting our very own bee hives, with a Bee Keeper.  Not only did we visit the apiary, but we actually got the chance to dress in our very own bee suits and study the hives.  We were so intrigued by our bees, that we wanted to find out more about these incredible creatures. 



Kitting up to study the bees

 

We learned about how to write effective instructions to explain how to observe our bees and we started to research about these insects to answer our enquiry question, 'Why do we need bees?'

We learned that there are far more to bees meets the eye.  Without these creatures, not only would there be far fewer wild flowers and plants, but the world’s food production would also change radically.  Certain foods, such as almonds, blueberries and tomatoes, rely solely on bees for pollination and a world without tomato pizza would be a very sad place!

During October of this year, America placed bees on the Endangered Species list for the first time ever, which saddened us deeply.  Many of us didn’t realise just how important bees are to our world and if we don’t act now, our world will be a far less colourful place to live.

Ready to enter the apiary