Build a Beehouse! Science Project for Kids

The video introduces the garden and its inhabitants, focusing on bees and their role in pollination. It explains the importance of bees in spreading pollen and helping plants grow. The video then guides viewers on building a bee house for mason bees using recycled materials. It details the nesting habits of mason bees and provides a step-by-step guide to constructing a bee house. Finally, it offers tips on placing the bee house and observing the bees safely.

What is one of the main roles of bees in a garden?

• To scare away birds

• To build nests in trees

• To spread pollen between flowers

• To eat the leaves of plants

Which type of bee is known for living alone rather than in a hive?

• Carpenter bee

• Mason bee

• Bumblebee

• Honey bee

Where are mason bees commonly found?

• Africa

• South America

• Australia

• North America, Europe, and Asia

What is the purpose of using toilet paper rolls in the bee house?

• To keep the paper tubes from moving around

• To make the house look pretty

• To provide food for the bees

• To attract more bees

Why is it important not to move the bee house once bees have started using it?

• It might scare the bees away

• It could damage the bee house

• It will make the garden look untidy

• It is dangerous for both you and the bees