Wood Projects: Bee House

Immerse your students in the wood building process! These cross-curricular projects are perfect for all subjects and grade levels and are ideal as gifts for parents, open houses and whole school activities.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Bee House program is fully booked!

We are awaiting additional supplies and will reopen availability at that time. All current confirmed Bee House bookings will proceed.
Check out our other Wood projects: Birdhouse or Tool Box.

Contact us if you would like to be put on a waiting list for the Bee House program.

All current confirmed bookings will proceed.

This program can be delivered as:

In-School Field Trips

Description: Why are bees so important? What can we do to protect them? Your students will be buzzing with excitement as they assemble their very own bee house to take home! Students will use a water-resistant wood glue as a fastener for their project. Nails and/or screw will be sent home for parents to reinforce the project if they choose.

Format:
Field Trips take place right IN your classroom. Our experienced presenters deliver curriculum-based field trips.

Duration:
2 hours

Volunteers:
5+ recommended for K-2
3-5 recommended for Grade 3-6

Teacher Provides:
N/A

Take Home:
Student-built bee house

Field Trip On Demand

Description: In Bee Houses, your students will join Beeatrice, a solitary bee living in her apartment, as she teaches them about the needs of solitary bees in our environment. From their unique living spaces to factors that are putting the population of these vital insects at risk, your students will be abuzz with excitement as they expand their knowledge and shift their perspective on bees. Your students will also get to follow along with Beeatrice as she walks them through constructing their very own wooden take-home bee house that can be enjoyed for years to come! Students will use a water-resistant wood glue as a fastener for their project. Nails and/or screw will be sent home for parents to reinforce the project if they choose.

Format:
Pre-recorded videos. Curriculum-based and works in all school re-entry scenarios (classroom and home learning).

Duration:
Varies

Volunteers:
Division 1: 4-5+ recommended
Division 2: 3-5 recommended

Teacher Provides:
Water, cups, paper towel per student.

Take Home:
Student-built bee house

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Curricular Highlights

  • Explorations: Critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, innovation, communication and collaboration.
  • Theme: Wood Projects: Bee House
  • Grade: Multi-Grade
  • Categories: Art, Science, Environment, Project-Based

What Teachers Are Saying

“
Grade 2 TeacherOur Lady of Wisdom

“We absolutely loved doing this project! It fit perfectly with our science and art outcomes. The Bee Houses turned out so great! It will be a memorable project for sure. Thank you! (Field Trip on Demand)”

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R.B. Grade 3 TeacherEcole Bellevue School

“Easy to follow the steps and you get a nice project done that you can take home and we are using it for Father's Day. (Field Trip on Demand)”

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M.K., Grade 1 TeacherDavidson Creek School

“It covered two Science outcomes in one lesson and it is so valuable for children to know the importance of bees while giving them a vehicle to help save bees at the same time! (In-School program)”

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Don't forget to apply a promo code, if available, for additional savings!

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In-School Field Trip

Price

$ 18.50

per student

(Minimum Fee $277.50)

Field Trip On Demand

Price

$ 15.75

per student

+ shipping

Promo code: NEWPROGRAMS

Save $1.50 off per student!

Valid from August 21 - October 27, 2023. Programs can take place until June 30, 2024. Promo codes are offered on a limited basis. Promo code must be used at the time of booking. Applies to In-School, Video Conference and Field Trip on Demand programs. Promotional prices are applicable during advertised, time-limited promotional events. Some conditions apply.

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