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Foraging Behaviour in Bumblebees *suitable for home teaching*

This resource suggests a number of investigations into bee behaviour which can be used to:

  • develop an understanding of the interdependence of organisms in an ecosystem, including food webs and insect pollinated crops
  • consider the importance of insect pollination in human food security
  • Investigate the importance of biodiversity
  • Develop an understanding of working scientifically, including data analysis, controlling variables and evaluation
  • Encourage students’ appreciation of, and care for, the natural environment

This resource was provided by the Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB).

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