Pollination Power – The Buzz About Bees & Beyond
Join the pollinator safari. Students explore the vital role of bees, butterflies and birds through flower games and garden design activities. They discover how pollination sustains ecosystems and food production, while also learning about threats to pollinators and how to help. Suitable for ages 5–14, this session inspires stewardship and simple actions to support pollinators.
Learning Objective
Students will discover the vital role pollinators play in ecosystems and food production. They will explore different pollinators (bees, butterflies, hoverflies, birds), learn how pollination works and understand the importance of protecting these species and their habitats.
Curriculum Links
KS1 (Ages 5–7)
- Science: Identify common plants and animals; explore how plants grow and reproduce.
- PSHE: Appreciate the importance of caring for nature.
KS2 (Ages 7–11)
- Science: Understand plant life cycles, pollination and the role of insects in ecosystems.
- Geography: Explore human impact on habitats.
- Maths: Collect and record data.
KS3 (Ages 11–14)
- Biology: Study pollination mechanisms, biodiversity and ecological relationships.
- Geography: Environmental management and conservation.
- Citizenship: Environmental stewardship and sustainability.