PBL: Why Are Bees Disappearing?
Each group chooses a possible cause to research and take notes on. Groups will look at provided links, and may do further research. Take notes on Thinking Map. Create a poster to share with the class.
Possible Causes:
Each group chooses a possible cause to research and take notes on. Groups will look at provided links, and may do further research. Take notes on Thinking Map. Create a poster to share with the class.
Possible Causes:
- Asian Parasite
- Decreased Biodiversity
- Mites
- Poor Beekeeping Practices
- GM Crops
- Cell Phones
- Virus
- Pesticides
- Before presentations: Have each group of students hypothesize the relative importance of each factor.
- During presentations: Each group develops a ranked list of possible causes from most to least likely.
- After presentations: Develop a consensus for an overall ranked list from the entire class.