Lesson Plan

Bumblebee Behaviors Lesson Plan

Students will explore positive behaviors by drawing parallels between bumblebee teamwork and their own actions, encouraging empathy and collaboration.

This lesson highlights the importance of working together, building social skills and fostering a supportive classroom community.

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Prep

Teacher Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Storytelling

15 minutes

Step 2

Guided Discussion and Connection

10 minutes

Step 3

Role-Play Activity

20 minutes

Step 4

Closure and Reflection

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Bumblebee Behaviors

Introduce the lesson by greeting students and explaining that they'll learn about bumblebees and how their teamwork can inspire our behavior in class.

Meet the Bumblebees!

Show images of bumblebees and discuss their roles in nature. Ask students if they know what bumblebees do and why they are important.

Teamwork in Nature

Discuss how bumblebees communicate and work together. Emphasize the concept of teamwork with examples from nature.

Teamwork in Our Class

Relate the behavior of bees to classroom activities. Encourage students to think of times when they worked together.

Let's Act It Out!

Introduce the role-play activity. Explain that students will take on roles such as bumblebees or flowers and act out teamwork scenarios.

Reflection & Thanks

Wrap up the lesson by asking reflective questions and summarizing the key points of positive behavior and teamwork.

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Activity

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Bumblebee Behaviors

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Kim Petrikowski

Tier 1
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