The busy bee has no time for sorrow.
~ William Blake
In the winter of 2006, millions of bees vanished from their hives without a trace. The epidemic set researchers scrambling to discover why honeybees were dying in record numbers -- and to stop the epidemic in its tracks before it spread further.
CCD: the More You Know
The video to the right is a PBS production that explores the phenomenon of disappearing bees and the possible causes behind this, and the consequences of having an unsustainable bee population. The link below is an activity sheet the students can fill out while watching to breakdown why we need bees, what CDC is, and possible environmental factor affecting the bees. |
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Not So Fresh Air
Another possible cause of bee population decline is air pollution. This link will direct you to an article by the Washington Post detailing research that suggests air pollution impedes bees' ability to find flowers. |
Is it Getting Hot in Here?
Global warming's negative effects can no longer be denied. Not only is it is evident in extreme weather patterns, it is also having detrimental effects on the world's flora and fauna. This link provides access to an article that details the various effects global warming has on bees including population decline and behavioral changes. |