What2Know

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Short introductions with explanations, practice and answers. Follow the order or choose a lesson.

Meet the honey beeRecognise the body regions and their functions.English · 3 min
Queen, workers and dronesUnderstand the colony’s three adult forms.English · 3 min
From egg to adultFollow development from egg through larva and pupa.English · 3 min
Comb and the working nestConnect comb, brood and food stores.English · 3 min
Prepare for your first apiary visitPlan clothing, equipment, support and emergency arrangements.English · 4 min
Biosecurity before the hive visitTrack equipment, reduce contamination and check local requirements.English · 5 min
Plan a purposeful colony inspectionSeparate observations, interpretations and follow-up.English · 4 min · Planning exercise

What a rolling bearing doesIdentify rings, rolling elements and the cage.English · 3 min

Understand the colony, equipment and seasonal work.

Understand components, movement and maintenance.

Build from numbers and proportions to algebra and geometry.

Explore matter, particles, bonds and reactions.

Connect motion, energy, electricity and light.