May 20

World Bee Day

A day to acknowledge the role of bees and other pollinators for the ecosystem. Without bees, humans would lose a massive portion of the global food supply.

Speaking Discussion

What's the scariest encounter you've ever had with an insect? Did you run away screaming?
What do you think would happen to our food supply if bees actually went extinct?
Why do you think bee numbers are dropping so fast lately? Is it just pollution, or something else?
Would you ever consider keeping bees as a hobby, or does the idea of thousands of stingers nearby freak you out?
If you were the leader of the world, what one law would you pass to save the environment?

Activity 1: The Great Debate

Motion: "The government should ban the use of all chemical pesticides, even if it means fresh food becomes twice as expensive."

Split the class into two sides. Team A must argue for banning chemicals to save insects; Team B must argue that affordable food is the priority.

Activity 2: Rapid Fire Sentences

Complete the sentence and justify it in 20 seconds.

"If I found a massive beehive right next to my front door, I would..."
"The most annoying insect in the entire world is definitely the..."
"I think buying expensive, organic food is..."

Key Vocabulary

Pollinator An animal or insect that moves pollen from one flower to another, allowing plants to reproduce.
Ecosystem A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
Swarm A large or dense group of flying insects.
To sting To pierce or wound painfully with a sharp-pointed structure, as that of certain insects.
Food Supply The total amount of food available to a specific population.

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