All living things are part of communities. Honey bees are social insects and have very specific jobs in their bee community, and they depend on each other to survive. Learn about bees, their parts, and the different roles of individuals in a bee community with this interactive dress-up game.
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This activity is excerpted from Cultivating Joy & Wonder, a collection of hands-on education activities for discovering the wonders of the world. Download the full publication here. Watch this activity in action and learn how to make quick pickles, too.
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