Get ready to explore the fascinating world of pollinators with this immersive six-week unit study designed for learners of all ages, K–12. Through hands-on activities, creative projects, and engaging multimedia suggestions, students will discover the vital role pollinators play in ecosystems, food production, and biodiversity.

This unit includes:

• A 19-page activity guide filled with weekly themes, crafts, outdoor activities, book and film recommendations, and discussion prompts.

• A bat box to observe one of nature’s most underappreciated pollinators.

• A foraging bag for collecting plant samples and pollinator-friendly treasures.

• A pollinator net and enclosure for safely observing insects up close before release.

• Citizen Science project suggestions

Topics Covered:

• The importance of pollinators to ecosystems and agriculture

• Types of pollinators: bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, birds, bats, and more

• Plant-pollinator relationships and how flowers “communicate”

• Threats to pollinators and conservation solutions

Learning Goals:

• Identify the major types of pollinators and environments

• Understand the process of pollination and why it is essential to plant reproduction and food systems

• Develop an appreciation for pollinator diversity and the need to protect their habitats

Note: The activity guide is an instant download. Supplies will be mailed to you separately.