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https://enactingclimatechangeeducation.deakin.edu.au/

Bees: Lesson 2

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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-02-21/aboriginal-dreaming-god-native-bee-hive/10793796

Watch this video

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFa2AOYMLN8

Watch this video

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Discuss in pairs and write down your answers

What sort of bees are these?
How do First Nations people decide which hive to harvest from?
Are these bees different/similar to European honeybees?
What role do these bees play in the history and memories of First Nations people?
How do First Nations people treat the bees?
How is this way of relating to bees different from European/Western ways of relating to bees?

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Native Bee Poster - All States - The Diggers Club

What bees are endemic to Australia?

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Let's discuss:

What is similar about the native bees of Victoria?
What is different about the native bees of Victoria?
In what ways are Victoria's native bees different from European Honeybees?

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We will now split into two groups. �Group 1 will watch the first video and Group 2 will watch the second video. We will then report back to the class. �While watching your video, think about the following questions:

What did you notice about the researcher and how they do science?�
What are some of the structural differences between European honeybees and endemic bee species?�
How do endemic bee species behave differently to European honeybees?�
What is buzz pollination?�
What is the role of endemic bee species in the ecosystem?�
How are humans impacting endemic bee species?�
What does endemic mean?

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Group 1 Video

The Magical World of Native Bees - YouTube

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Group 2 Video

TAL | Whatever life holds (youtube.com)

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