Have you ever wondered how honey bees defend their honey, or whether they really do dances? Wanna safely see what it looks like inside a hive, check out iddy-biddy baby bees, and observe how they keep their home cool in summer?
In this six-week course, we’ll explore the life cycles, adaptations, bee-haviors, and anatomy of honeybees. We’ll also craft up some amazing concoctions, like salves, balms, and wax-preserved flowers using resources provided by Ms. Alice’s honey bees.
When
Option 1
Wednesdays 11am - 12:30pm
June 21 - August 2
Registration CLOSED
Option 2
Mondays 11 am - 12:30pm
July 10 - August 14
Duration
This class will meet for 90 minutes, once a week for six weeks. Parents are free to drop off students.
Location
Classes will take place at Ms. Alice’s House on Boston Avenue in downtown Silver Spring, MD. Her home is just blocks away from the SCC Meeting Location and Montgomery College Takoma Campus. Ms. Alice’s House has a fully enclosed backyard with a further enclosed duck pen and apiary. Most of our classes will take place outside, rain or shine under a canopy.
Materials & Activities
Learning materials and supplies will be provided. We'll use hands-on exploration and games to dig into life science topics including:
- Classification
- Traits & Adaptations
- Reproduction
- Metamorphosis
- Symbiosis
- Pollination
- Biomimicry
Students will participate Honey Bee related STEAM activities developed to sharpen their scientific processing skills.
The six-week course is $160.
$30 is due at the time of registration and can be sent via PayPal or Venmo. The balance must be paid in full before the first class, unless you have made other arrangements with me. (If you are experiencing financial hardship, I am happy to work with you on a payment plan or reduced fee.)
Accommodations
There are restrooms available and a snack will be provided each week. Children should bring water bottles to stay hydrated. A cooling area with fans, water, and popsicles will also be available.
Health & Safety:
Hand sanitizer will be provided. Hand washing with soap and water will be encouraged after interacting with our ducks. *Masks are optional.
Emergency Medical Forms as well as food allergies will be kept on hand.
Registration is now Closed:
*The optional facemask policy may change if students with compromised immune systems register.
.jpg)