Pollinator-themed lunch

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Background

It’s Pollinator Week!

What a great time to discuss how pollinators contribute to our food systems.  When snacking on some of your favorite fruits  —  apples or blueberries, have you ever wondered how these fruits were produced? Now is the time to fuel your curiosity!

In Advance

  •  Create your own list of foods, look up the lesson plan “Pollination by products” or Canada's Food Guide for ideas
  •  Decorate your class with images of different types of pollinators
  •  Select a pollinator - themed song
  •  Plan a special presentation with your buddies to celebrate pollinator week: a poem, dance or artwork 


    Task

    1. Pick an activity buddy and explain what you’re having for lunch
    2. Let them Identify which pollinator helped produce the food product you listed. Other students can contribute to the discussion as well
    3. Students take turns to present a special song, dance or artwork to the class
    4. Wrap up your lunch party with a song


    Learning Objectives

    • Celebrate pollinator week with a pollinator-themed lunch party
    • Identify which pollinator help produce your favorite food product
    • Share ideas on how we could create suitable habitats for pollinators


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