Bee Architects 3

1. The Hive

Honey bees live in beehives. Beehives come in many different shapes, forms and materials depending on when and where they’re used.

In ancient times, beekeepers used to make “skep” beehives using a structure similar to a wicker basket and then covered it in a thin layer of clay and hay to keep the bees cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

Invent your own beehive with the materials you think would be most appreciated by bees.

2. Honeycombs and Other Shapes

Check out the honeycomb below. It is filled with perfectly sized hexagon shaped cells.

The hexagonal shape best fills a plane with equal size units, leaving no wasted space, and bees know this!

Complete the grid by connecting the dots and making many hexagons that connect with one another, then add pollen, honey or baby bees inside the cells.