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Pollinator Pit Stop
Grade Levels: 1-5 | Educator Guide: 60 min (2 sessions, plus observation time) Activity: 60 minutes 3–4 days to observe
Create a temporary habitat for a pollinator insect. Put the habitat outside and observe the results over a few days, then iterate on the design.
Grade Levels: 1-5
Educator Guide: 60 minutes (2 sessions, plus observation time)
Activity: 60 minutes; 3–4 days to observe
Concepts/Skills: Habitats, ecology, design thinking
Objectives: Students will:
- Explore the needs of specific pollinators by designing a pollinator pit stop, a temporary habitat made of both natural and maker materials.
- Observe the habitat’s condition over time and record their observations.
- Iterate on the design of their pollinator pit stop based on their observations.