Grade 7 Agastyans’ Exploring the World of Honey Bees

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AN ENLIGHTENING SESSION WITH VISHNU SIR

• Types of Bees Introduced
• Indian Bees Resilient and adaptable
• Italian Bees Gentle and high honey yield
• Rock Bees Large and aggressive
• Stingless Bees Important for pollination
• Little Bees Small but vital for balance
• Bee Rescuing Safe relocation to garden for
  biodiversity

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HANDS-ON LEARNING AND INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES
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After the informative session, we split into
three groups for practical learning. One group
explored bee boxes with Vishnu Sir, observing
Indian bees, handling honeycombs, and learning
about their life cycle. Meanwhile, other groups
played chess and truth or dare, fostering bonds
while waiting for their turn. After a fruit
break, we rotated, ensuring everyone experienced
the bee boxes and Vishnu Sirs insights.
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WORLD OF HONEY BEES KEY LEARNINGS AND FACTS

• Bee Varieties 20,000 species globally 270 in
  India 250 in Tamil Nadu.
• Families Queen, male drones, female workers.
• Life Cycle Worker bees live 45 days queens up
  to 3 years males die after mating.
• Pollination Crucial for plant reproduction and
  food production.
• Defense Sting and die attack intruders by
  generating heat.
• Products Honey, venom, royal jelly, propolis.

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GOLDEN CASCADE CALLED HONEY

• HONEY CHARACTERISTICS FLAVOR AND COLOR DEPEND ON
  NECTAR SOURCE.
• QUEEN BEE LIVES ON ROYAL JELLY NEW BEES START
  BY CLEANING THE COMB.
• COMB REMOVAL COLONY RELOCATES IF COMB IS
  REMOVED.
• BEE COMMUNICATION USE DANCE TO CONVEY NEW HIVE
  LOCATIONS.
• HONEY TESTING COMMON METHODS OFTEN UNRELIABLE
  SCIENTIFIC APPROACHES ARE NECESSARY.

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• SAFETY AND CONSERVATION TIPS
• Behavior Near Hives Move slowly and calmly to
  avoid provoking bees.
• Escape Find shelter or jump into water if chased
  by bees.
• Honey Bee Safety Wash hands with running water
  or apply sand if bees follow you.

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