A child-safe,
bee-tight, single frame, non-tipping, observation hive with
unbreakable Plexiglas and tight-fitting cover bolted in place was
used to display the frame of bees. The frame contained larvae, capped
brood, pollen deposits, nectar, and capped honey cells... plus busy
bees of course
Beekeeping equipment was displayed and explained.
Equipment included basic hobbyist level essentials: 2-frame
extractor, smoker, full bee suit, hat, veil, gloves, bee brush, and
uncapping knife. Items displayed were the observation hive,
empty queen cage, beeswax, empty wax comb, comb honey and bottled
honey.
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Thanks to Olivia's parents
(Paul and Lori) and others for providing the photos for this website.
Thanks to Paul helping the students with the "hands on" of equipment
(extractor, bee suit, etc.).
Thanks to Lori for her help and for dispensing the honey
onto the crackers. Thanks to teachers and the school for inviting Old Man Riggs
(Olivia's grandpa, "Honey Bee Man") to the classroom.
