Produce an individual presentation to share with the class using Keynote or Google Slides. You can choose the topic as long as it has to do with bees, for example you may learn about their behavior, life cycle, types, anatomy, social network, favorite foods, diseases, number of beekeepers in NJ…..
Use at least 2 online sources approved by Mrs. Mischner and 2 books as resources. Remember, you may not google without teacher approval!
If you are using Keynote or Google Slides, the presentation should be 4 slides long plus one slide for source information and one title slide with your name and the name of your project.
Bees Matter by 
The Bee Book by
The Bee Book shows you step-by-step how to create a bee-friendly garden, get started in beekeeping, and harness the power of honey for well-being. Fully illustrated with full-color photographs throughout, this beautiful guide covers everything you need to know to start your own backyard hive, from setup to harvest. Practical beekeeping techniques are explained with clear step-by-step sequences, photos, and diagrams so you'll be prepared to establish your own colony, deal with diseases, collect a swarm, and much more. A comprehensive gardening chapter features planting plans to fill container and border gardens, bee "hotel" and habitat projects, and an at-a-glance flower gallery of bees' favorite plants. The Bee Book also shows you how to harvest honey, beeswax, and propolis from the hive and use these ingredients in 38 recipes for home remedies, beauty treatments, and candle-making. Discover the wonder of bees in nature, in your garden, and in the hive with The Bee Book, lavishly bound in a beautiful gold-foil and texture cover and perfect for gift giving.
Bee Dance by
A honeybee searches for nectar, then returns to the hive to tell the other bees. She does a waggle dance, moving in a special figure-eight pattern to share the location of the foodsource with her hivemates. With vivid and active images, Rick Chrustowski brings these amazing bees to life!
Bees by 
Bees by 
Bees - Kids Discover by 
Bees and Wasps by
This title introduces readers to bees and wasps. Different types of bees and wasps are examined such as social and solitary bees and social, solitary, aggressive, and paralyzing wasps. Readers will learn about each insect's body including all the parts of its head, thorax, and abdomen, and will also discover which bees and wasps can deliver a venomous or paralyzing sting. Where each bee or wasp can be found is covered, and the contributions of bees and wasps in medicine is introduced, including the use of venom for treatment of joint pain and arthritis. Xreme facts provide additional information on these interesting insects. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company, a division of ABDO.
Bumblebee by
From making a nest in spring to leaving her flourishing colony in autumn, a bumblebee queen's life is a busy one. She pollinates plants, builds wax honey-pots and lays eggs to produce future queens, male drones and all the workers who make honey and defend the colony against intruders. This lyrical life-story, illustrated by an acclaimed wildlife artist, introduces young readers to a complex, fascinating creature and suggests simple ways to encourage bees, whose numbers are in dramatic decline and need all the help we can give.
The Bumblebee Queen by
Lyrical text just right for young nature lovers describes the life of a typical North American bumblebee queen. Follow the queen as she finds a nest, gathers nectar, lays eggs, and tends her colony through spring, summer, and fall. Scientifically accurate illustrations include captivating details of hive life.
Buzz! by 
The Buzz on Bees by
Bees are disappearing at an alarming rate. We use honeybees to pollinate nearly all of our domestic fruits, nuts, vegetables, cotton, and grains. The book looks at possible explanations for bees' disappearance, what scientists are doing to address the problem, and also what young readers can do. Bibliography and fascinating bee facts included.
Explore Honey Bees! by
What did you have for breakfast this morning? Toast, cereal, juice, and fruit? Thank the honey bees! About one out of every three mouthfuls we eat is affected by honey bee pollination. InExplore Honey Bees! With 25 Great Projects, young readers learn about honey bee colonies, why honey bees live in hives, how honey bees communicate with each other, and why they are so important to human lives. Colony collapse disorder first appeared in 2006 and since then beekeepers have seen disappearances of 30 to 90 percent of their bee colonies each year. Readers learn about possible reasons behind and solutions to this growing global problem. Explore Honey Bees! offers a glimpse into a miniature world familiar to children. Activities include designing a hive and making a model of a flower’s reproductive system, reinforcing the math and science skills readers gain from the text. Fun facts and colorful illustrations make learning fun and exciting. Links to online primary sources integrate a digital learning experience and offer opportunities to delve deeper into the world of honey bees. This title meets Common Core State Standards in language arts, science and technology; Guided Reading Levels and Lexile measurements indicate grade level and text complexity.
Flight of the Honey Bee by
Follow the flight of a honey bee as she searches for nectar to sustain her hive and, along the way, pollinates flowers to produce seeds and fruits. A tiny honey bee emerges from the hive for the first time. Using sunlight, landmarks, and scents to remember the path, she goes in search of pollen and nectar to share with the thousands of other bees in her hive. She uses her powerful sense of smell to locate the flowers that sustain her, avoids birds that might eat her, and returns home to share her finds with her many sisters. Nature lovers and scientists-to-be are invited to explore the fascinating life of a honey bee. Back matter includes information about protecting bees and an index.
How Do Bees Make Honey? by 
In the Trees, Honey Bees by
This inside-the-hive view of a wild colony of honeybees offers close-up views of the queen, the cells, even bee eggs. The reader is left with admiration for the remarkable lives of honeybees, whether in the hive or in the field.
Life and Times of the Honeybee by
Detailed drawings on double-page spreads introduce the anatomy, habits, and behavior of honeybees.
Ultimate Bugopedia by 
The Hive Detectives by Bees and Wasps by 
A Taste of Honey by
Lily opens the honey jar. "Where does honey come from?" the curious girl asks her father. With one simple question leading to another, Lily and Poppy retrace the path of a tasty spoonful of honey -- back to the bees themselves!
The Magic School Bus Inside a Beehive by
Ms. Frizzle the science teacher leads readers on a fantastic journey in the name of science. These amazing books will delight young audiences with their humorous but factual accounts of the workings of the earth, how humans digest food, and how water is purified. Reviewers have called this popular series "the freshest, most amusing approach to science for children." Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.
The Beeman by
Here are his gloves made of cotton and leather, protecting his hands in all kinds of weather when he tends to his hives as the Beeman.
Give Bees a Chance by 
Follow That Bee! by Log into your library account and search for bees in the Library Catalog and then click on the Web Sites tab. Then select honeybees from the "Related Topics" list and Grades 3-5 from the "Grade Level" section.
Remember to use the Super3 Plan, Do, Review research method!
You will need to include the sources you used on a separate slide.
For online sites, look at the end of the article.
