Mason Bee Edu
Mason Bee Edu is a supplemental high school life science curriculum using mason bees as the focal species. Each of the nine modules introduces a key topic in bee biology ranging from bee phylogeny and diversity to the role of mason bees as pollinators to bee decline and conservation.
The program was created in partnership with high school science educators, education and outreach experts, and industry partners from the New York State Master Teachers Program, Museum of the Earth, and Crown Bees. Each module includes an “educate the educator” background section, a list of vocabulary and resources, and a classroom activity.
Mason Bee Edu is available free of charge at Crown Bees
Buckner M, Danforth B. Mason Bee Edu: Native Bee Education Program. https://crownbees.com/mason-bee-edu-introduction
Funding and Partners
Past MBE Workshops
2022
Buckner M. An Introduction to Mason Bee Edu. May 2022. NCIPM: Youth Pollinator Education and Action Workshop. Virtual Workshop Presentation.
2021
Buckner M., Danforth B. Mason Bee Edu: Using live mason bees to teach insect biology, pollination,ecology, genetics, evolution, and conservation (and more!). November 2021. New York State Master Teacher Workshop. 1-Day workshop.
Other Outreach Projects
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