Creating a bee hotel: research
TLF ID A002812
Explore the different types of bees common to Australia, their features including how they are different to flies and wasps. We will focus on native bees, specifically to learn about their nesting habitat. This learning activity is the first part of a sequence of 2 individual learning activities focused on creating a bee hotel to help support native bee populations. The order of these learning activities are: research and construction. OUTCOMES are for children to: understand the features of bees, the differences between bees, flies and wasps; learn more about native bees, focusing on Reed Bees and their nesting behaviour; appreciate the native bees that are local to their area, connecting with local experts; and value the importance of creating a bee hotel to support native bee populations.