The purpose of learning about bees is not to "save the bees". Rather, it is through learning about bees that we may become concerned and knowledgeable, not only about bee life cycles, behaviors, and habitats, but also about what sustains our human lives and our communities.This resource is designed as a curriculum support for elementary and middle school teachers. It describes the best and latest scientific understandings about bees that will support teachers in developing an essential grounding in the topic. Additional, inquiry-based provocations encourage teachers to design holistic, interdisciplinary learning experiences.If you have been searching for a perfect resource to accompany you while teaching and learning about bees in your classroom, this is it!