"Bee" Worried
Bee Colony Collapse Disorder was first discovered around 2005. Since then, 60-80 percent of honey bee hives have been affected. Scientists thought they were making progress into identifying the problem and trying to solve it.
The latest evidence, however, points to a far more complicated problem - genetic mutations in the structure of the bees’ RNA.
Lesson Grade Level
8th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_Xbc9-m65sX8Xvsaa9tHDAhUZrcvTLGh/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Earth and Space Science E1: Earth Systems Life Science L3: Genetics & Heredity Technology 1. Empowered Learner English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Informational Text)Related Content
The lesson is adapted from resources created by the Green Drone AZ Project. This is module 1 of 4 featuring focused activities to address real-world environmental challenges within Arizona communities
24 Hour Garbage Lab
Three day lesson on garbage, recycling, and composting. Day 1: Students are provided a garbage bag and no instruction on recycling. *Collect all of your disposable garbage for 24 hours. Bring it back
This is a smaller part of a larger Digital Citizenship Unit. Students will spend time understanding the concept of a Digital Footprint and the long term consequences of a negative Digital Footprint