The Case of the Vanishing Honeybees

In the past decade, the US honeybee population has been decreasing at an alarming and unprecedented rate. While this is obviously bad news for honeypots everywhere, bees also help feed us in a bigger way -- by pollinating our nation's crops. Emma Bryce investigates potential causes for this widespread colony collapse disorder.
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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Students
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Speakers/Headphones
Keywords: Colony Collapse Disorder, pollination, pathogens, genetic diversity, pesticides
Instructional Component Type(s): Tutorial,  Video/Audio/Animation, 
Resource Collection: Science - Biology - Grades 9-12 Existing Student Tutorials

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