In History & Mythology:
- Egyptians loved bees
- Bees on Viking shields
In Space:
- Bees flew on NASA missions!
Bee Records:
- Fastest flier, biggest hive
Illustrations Needed:
- Bees in armor, bees in space suits
Activities:
- “Guess the Fact” Bee Trivia Game
- Color the Mythical Bee
Chapter 9: Fun Bee Facts & History
Bees have been around a long, long time! Let’s learn some amazing things about them.
Bees in History & Myth
- Ancient Egyptians loved honey and drew bees on their walls!
- The Greeks said bees were messengers for gods.
- Some people used bees to guard treasure!
Did You Know? People used honey to heal cuts and sore throats.
Bees in Space!
- Real bees flew in space on space shuttles!
- Scientists watched how they flew and built combs in zero gravity.
Record-Breaking Bees
- Fastest bee? 15 miles per hour!
- Largest hive? Over 100,000 bees!
- Oldest beekeeper? Over 100 years old!
Buzzword to Remember: Myth — A story people told long ago to explain the world.
Activity: “Bee Fact or Fiction?” Quiz
Graphic Ideas:
- Ancient bee art
- Bee astronaut cartoon
- Honey through history timeline