Research a Native Pollinator 2 of 4

by Nicole Murphy

Objectives:
Describe the role of pollinators and explain their effects
Identify how the life cycle of a plant and a pollinator are connected
Explore the long-term effects of human activities on pollinators.

Summary:
Students will name different pollinators, research a specific native pollinator, and complete a final presentation of their findings.

Agenda:
Two 40 minutes class periods (1 class to research and create, 1 to present)

Challenge students to name pollinators and write them down.

Create a list of native pollinators together as a class

Student-lead pollinator research, complete graphic organizer, create a presentation, and present to class

Materials:
Paper
Pencil
Computer
Desert Botanical Garden Ecoquest: Unfamiliar Pollinators (link provided)
Pollinators in the Garden from UofA (link provided)
Arizona Bee Identification Guide (link provided)