Pollinator Palace Unit
Unit Overview:
In this unit, students become environmental engineers as they design and build small-scale habitats for pollinators. Through hands-on exploration, they will learn about the important role of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators in our ecosystem. Using a mix of natural and upcycled materials, young makers will create inviting structures that support local wildlife while developing a deeper appreciation for nature and sustainability. This project fosters creativity, scientific thinking, and environmental stewardship in an engaging and tangible way.
Key Learning Outcomes:
Understanding the role of pollinators in the environment
Exploring structure and design by creating small-scale habitats
Learning to use natural and repurposed materials for building
Encouraging problem-solving and teamwork in a real-world challenge
Developing an early sense of environmental responsibility and care for living things
Unit Overview:
In this unit, students become environmental engineers as they design and build small-scale habitats for pollinators. Through hands-on exploration, they will learn about the important role of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators in our ecosystem. Using a mix of natural and upcycled materials, young makers will create inviting structures that support local wildlife while developing a deeper appreciation for nature and sustainability. This project fosters creativity, scientific thinking, and environmental stewardship in an engaging and tangible way.
Key Learning Outcomes:
Understanding the role of pollinators in the environment
Exploring structure and design by creating small-scale habitats
Learning to use natural and repurposed materials for building
Encouraging problem-solving and teamwork in a real-world challenge
Developing an early sense of environmental responsibility and care for living things
Unit Overview:
In this unit, students become environmental engineers as they design and build small-scale habitats for pollinators. Through hands-on exploration, they will learn about the important role of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators in our ecosystem. Using a mix of natural and upcycled materials, young makers will create inviting structures that support local wildlife while developing a deeper appreciation for nature and sustainability. This project fosters creativity, scientific thinking, and environmental stewardship in an engaging and tangible way.
Key Learning Outcomes:
Understanding the role of pollinators in the environment
Exploring structure and design by creating small-scale habitats
Learning to use natural and repurposed materials for building
Encouraging problem-solving and teamwork in a real-world challenge
Developing an early sense of environmental responsibility and care for living things