Difference between revisions of "Bee"
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| + | ==Key Stage 1== | ||
| + | ===Meaning=== | ||
| + | A '''bee''' is a small [[animal]] that can fly, makes honey, and helps plants grow by moving [[pollen]]. | ||
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| + | ===About Bee=== | ||
| + | : '''Bees''' have [[fur]] called [[setae]]. | ||
| + | : Most '''bees''' come out during the day, making them [[diurnal]]. | ||
| + | : A known fact about '''bees''' is that they live in groups called colonies. | ||
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| + | ==Key Stage 2== | ||
| + | ===Meaning=== | ||
| + | A '''bee''' is an [[insect]] that is [[herbivorous]], feeding mainly on nectar and [[pollen]]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===About Bee=== | ||
| + | : '''Bees''' play a crucial role in [[pollination]], helping plants reproduce. | ||
| + | : '''Bees''' are covered in [[setae]], which helps them collect [[pollen]]. | ||
| + | : '''Bees''' are [[diurnal]], active during the day. | ||
| + | : It's commonly known that '''bees''' communicate through dances. | ||
| + | : '''Bees''' have a [[backbone]]. | ||
| + | : '''Bees''' rear their young in [[wax]] structures called [[honeycombs]]. | ||
| + | : '''Bees''' are found in various [[habitats]] across the world except for the coldest areas. | ||
| + | : Their common [[microhabitats]] include nests in trees, ground burrows, and man-made beehives. | ||
| + | : The name of bee young is larvae or brood. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Adaptations of the Bee=== | ||
| + | : '''Bees''' have developed [[wings]] for flying, which allows them to move efficiently from [[flower]] to [[flower]] for [[pollination]]. | ||
| + | : Their bodies are adapted to collect [[pollen]], thanks to their [[setae]]. | ||
| + | : The [[proboscis]] of a '''bee''' is adapted for extracting nectar from flowers. | ||
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| + | ==Key Stage 3== | ||
| + | ===Meaning=== | ||
| + | A '''bee''' is an [[insectivorous]] [[insect]], belonging to various [[species]] within the superfamily Apoidea, crucial for [[pollination]]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===About Bee=== | ||
| + | : '''Bees''' are integral to their [[ecosystems]] for [[pollination]]. | ||
| + | : They have [[setae]]. | ||
| + | : '''Bees''' are [[diurnal]]. | ||
| + | : They are [[invertebrates]]. | ||
| + | : As [[pollinators]], '''bees''' are prey to various birds and insects but also serve as key [[pollinators]]. | ||
| + | : Their [[habitats]] range from forests and meadows to urban gardens. | ||
| + | : Common [[microhabitats]] include underground burrows and hollow trees. | ||
| + | : '''Bees''' are mostly [[oviparous]], laying eggs. | ||
| + | : '''Bees''' are ectothermic, depending on environmental temperatures. | ||
| + | : They live in colonies. | ||
| + | : The group noun for '''bees''' is a swarm or colony. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Adaptations of the Bee=== | ||
| + | : The [[proboscis]] of a '''bee''' is specially adapted for feeding on nectar. | ||
| + | : '''Bees''' have a complex communication system involving dances, which is key for [[pollination]] success. | ||
| + | : Camouflage and mimicry help some '''bees''' avoid predators. | ||
| + | : Other adaptations include storage of pollen in special [[pollen baskets]] on their legs. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Key Stage 4== | ||
| + | ===Meaning=== | ||
| + | A '''bee''' is a [[pollinivorous]], [[invertebrate]] [[insect]], key to the [[pollination]] process, belonging to the class [[Insecta]]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===About Bee=== | ||
| + | : '''Bees''' contribute significantly to their [[habitats]] and [[ecosystems]] through [[pollination]]. | ||
| + | : They possess [[setae]]. | ||
| + | : '''Bees''' are [[invertebrates]]. | ||
| + | : They feed their offspring with [[pollen]] and [[nectar]]. | ||
| + | : Most are [[oviparous]]. | ||
| + | : '''Bees''' regulate their [[hive]] temperature actively, behaving as [[homeotherms]] within their managed environment. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Adaptations of the Bee=== | ||
| + | : '''Bees''' exhibit complex [[behavioural adaptations]] for [[pollination]], including flower colour recognition and spatial navigation. | ||
| + | : Their [[venom]] serves as a defence mechanism. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Key Stage 5== | ||
| + | ===Meaning=== | ||
| + | The '''bee''', categorized under Kingdom [[Animalia]], Phylum [[Arthropoda]], Class [[Insecta]], Order [[Hymenoptera]], Family Apidae, plays a pivotal role in [[pollination]], critical for ecosystem diversity and agricultural productivity. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===About Bee=== | ||
| + | : The '''bee''' respiratory system involves [[spiracles]] and tracheae for efficient [[gas exchange]]. | ||
| + | : Its [[digestive system]] is specialized to process [[nectar]] and [[pollen]], with a crop for temporary storage and a [[proventriculus]] for filtering [[pollen]]. | ||
| + | : The '''bee''' [[nervous system]] is sophisticated, enabling complex behaviours like navigation, learning, and communication through the "waggle dance." | ||
==Beyond the Curriculum== | ==Beyond the Curriculum== | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:36, 1 April 2024
Contents
Key Stage 1
Meaning
A bee is a small animal that can fly, makes honey, and helps plants grow by moving pollen.
About Bee
- Bees have fur called setae.
- Most bees come out during the day, making them diurnal.
- A known fact about bees is that they live in groups called colonies.
Key Stage 2
Meaning
A bee is an insect that is herbivorous, feeding mainly on nectar and pollen.
About Bee
- Bees play a crucial role in pollination, helping plants reproduce.
- Bees are covered in setae, which helps them collect pollen.
- Bees are diurnal, active during the day.
- It's commonly known that bees communicate through dances.
- Bees have a backbone.
- Bees rear their young in wax structures called honeycombs.
- Bees are found in various habitats across the world except for the coldest areas.
- Their common microhabitats include nests in trees, ground burrows, and man-made beehives.
- The name of bee young is larvae or brood.
Adaptations of the Bee
- Bees have developed wings for flying, which allows them to move efficiently from flower to flower for pollination.
- Their bodies are adapted to collect pollen, thanks to their setae.
- The proboscis of a bee is adapted for extracting nectar from flowers.
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A bee is an insectivorous insect, belonging to various species within the superfamily Apoidea, crucial for pollination.
About Bee
- Bees are integral to their ecosystems for pollination.
- They have setae.
- Bees are diurnal.
- They are invertebrates.
- As pollinators, bees are prey to various birds and insects but also serve as key pollinators.
- Their habitats range from forests and meadows to urban gardens.
- Common microhabitats include underground burrows and hollow trees.
- Bees are mostly oviparous, laying eggs.
- Bees are ectothermic, depending on environmental temperatures.
- They live in colonies.
- The group noun for bees is a swarm or colony.
Adaptations of the Bee
- The proboscis of a bee is specially adapted for feeding on nectar.
- Bees have a complex communication system involving dances, which is key for pollination success.
- Camouflage and mimicry help some bees avoid predators.
- Other adaptations include storage of pollen in special pollen baskets on their legs.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A bee is a pollinivorous, invertebrate insect, key to the pollination process, belonging to the class Insecta.
About Bee
- Bees contribute significantly to their habitats and ecosystems through pollination.
- They possess setae.
- Bees are invertebrates.
- They feed their offspring with pollen and nectar.
- Most are oviparous.
- Bees regulate their hive temperature actively, behaving as homeotherms within their managed environment.
Adaptations of the Bee
- Bees exhibit complex behavioural adaptations for pollination, including flower colour recognition and spatial navigation.
- Their venom serves as a defence mechanism.
Key Stage 5
Meaning
The bee, categorized under Kingdom Animalia, Phylum Arthropoda, Class Insecta, Order Hymenoptera, Family Apidae, plays a pivotal role in pollination, critical for ecosystem diversity and agricultural productivity.
About Bee
- The bee respiratory system involves spiracles and tracheae for efficient gas exchange.
- Its digestive system is specialized to process nectar and pollen, with a crop for temporary storage and a proventriculus for filtering pollen.
- The bee nervous system is sophisticated, enabling complex behaviours like navigation, learning, and communication through the "waggle dance."