"Buzzing Borders: World Bee Day Celebration"

GURJOT KAUR

India

An amazing session with global educators and students. Thank you C2C for the wonderful opportunity

Jervince Inarci Rihi Here

Indonesia

It's an awesome project. Students' presentations were superb and inspiring. The meeting was fun too. it's such a safe and supportive space for students to show their work to others.

HANUMANT DESHMUKH

India

It was an amazing experience to collaborate 7to 9 countries and enhance our practical knowledge about buzzing bees. I did live video shooting that day, so it was freshly shown. The students were fantastic.

Sarath Jayarathne

Sri Lanka

Great experience !

Jhansi Ravikumar

India

Celebrating World Bee Day@www.class2class.org: A Global Gathering of Teachers and Students On World Bee Day,May 20th. 2024, teachers and students from around the globe united to celebrate the importance of bees and discuss ways to protect these vital pollinators. The session highlighted the critical role bees play in our ecosystems and food production. Key Presentations and Discussions Tr Hanumant Sir from The Lexicon International School,Pune ,provided an insightful virtual tour of the Central Bee Research Institute, focusing on honeybee production. This tour offered a deep dive into the fascinating world of bees and their crucial role in nature. His presentation emphasized the importance of preserving bee habitats and supporting local beekeepers. The bee-shaped Shakespeare poem on bees was impressive. Students took the stage to explain the unique relationship between honeybees and education. Their presentation drew interesting parallels between the structured society of bees and the learning environments in schools. They added a fun twist to the event by sharing riddles related to bees, engaging participants with their creative approach to learning about these insects. Tr Hanumant Sir showed two videos of bees live, sucking the pollen, and after that, the bee saying “Hi” was interesting and feast to eyes. Tr Nikita’s students from CNM School, Mumbai, Mr. Buzz and Mr. Bumble captivated our attention. They played the roles exceptionally well, delivering a remarkable presentation on the crucial role of bees in our ecosystem. Their passionate delivery and insightful analysis not only educated us on the importance of bees but also inspired us to take action in preserving their habitats and supporting their well-being. Their recommendations for planting flowers, supporting local beekeepers, and raising awareness have left a lasting impact, motivating us all to become advocates for bee conservation.Mr Buzz quoted Gandhiji’s wisdom which was impressive, "Be the change you wish to see in the world." Tr Gurjot mam along with students from Veda Vyasa DAV Public School,New Delhi showed us how important bees are for nature and food. They also presented about things that can hurt bees, like losing their homes and pesticides. They shared ways to help bees, like planting bee-friendly gardens and supporting beekeepers. They really excited us with so much information! Gurjot mam shared an award-winning video created by her student, highlighting the importance of bees as pollinators. This visual presentation was amazing with interesting informations about how mobile phones are enemies to bees reinforced the message of conservation and the critical role bees . Teacher Vaths and students from SK SAUJANA UTAMA, Malaysia gave us a detailed explanation of how honeybees collect nectar and make honey. They showed us how bees live and work together. They also talked about the different kinds of honey made all over the world. Their presentation reminded us how important it is to take care of bees by giving them good places to live and enough food. It was a great reminder of how bees help keep our world diverse and why we need to protect them. Tr Fiona Hnin and the students from Bright Garden English Training Centre, Myanmar gave wonderful presentations about bees. They shared interesting facts about bees, such as how they collect nectar and make honey. They also discussed the important role bees play in pollination, helping plants grow. It was fascinating to learn that bees have flexible wings while flying and that only female bees can sting. The students also provided some great ideas for helping bees, like planting more flowers and avoiding harmful chemicals. Each presentation was impressive. Tr Jervin and the student from English Goes to Kampung Sumba, Indonesia had an innovative presentation which was "BeeTIFUL," highlighting the importance of saving Queen bees to save the world. Bees are insects that live together in colonies, and there are over 20,000 types worldwide. They're crucial for making honey and pollinating plants, with the UN saying one-third of food production depends on them. Sadly, bees are declining, so it's important to protect them by planting flowers and plants they like. Saving the bees is essential for saving our planet. Nazmul Haque and his team teacher Tr Mahmadul Hasan Dil , from Bangladesh, shared his experiences with his online English club and how he encourages students to speak English while also contributing to bee conservation efforts. Tr Paola Julie Aguilar-Cruz with her students from Jorge Eliécer Gaitán, from Colombia, introduced and enjoyed the presentations. Tr Dung's student presented a fantastic presentation about bees at Abeka Homeschool in Vietnam. They explained the "waggle dance," which is how honeybees share information about food. When a bee discovers food, it returns to the hive and performs this dance, waggling its body to indicate the direction and distance to the food source. Other bees in the hive then follow this dance to find the food. It's an ingenious way for bees to communicate with each other! Ming Yao Hsiung, Taipei Wanfu Elementary School, Taiwan, presented very important messages which was impressive. One initiative involves setting up bee hotels, providing safe havens for solitary bees to nest and raise their young.Even in cities, we're finding ways to help bees, like making bee hotels. These special hotels give bees a safe place to live and have babies. By creating these spaces and avoiding harmful chemicals, we're helping bees stay healthy and happy. Saving bees isn't just about protecting them—it's about keeping our environment balanced and making sure we have enough food in the future. Tr Zinzinthin’s, student from Sapal Education Centre in Myanmar, shared insights into the fascinating world of bees. She revealed that bees are closely related to ants and possess remarkable abilities, such as recognizing human faces and communicating through dances.She explained the three types of bees: Queens, Drones, and Workers. She expressed surprise at the fact that only male bees serve as Drones.In Myanmar, beekeeping has been popular since 1979, with the forests of Kachin State renowned for their high-quality honey. Sophia emphasized the medicinal and culinary value of honey, underscoring how bees enrich our lives with their organic products. Tr Fur Yu from Taiwan shared about honey products in Taiwan. She said Taiwanese people really like bees and their products. She showed different things made from honey, like cakes and gifts. She talked about places in Taiwan where families can go to learn about bees and taste honey. She also shared pictures of her students enjoying nature and learning about bees. She said it's important for kids to love nature. Her presentation was impressive and informative. Tr Emi's student from SD Aisyiyah, NIH Griya Belajar, Indonesia stressed the critical role of bees and other pollinators in maintaining the health of our planet.During the presentation, the student shared intriguing facts about honeybees, highlighting their impressive speed and honey-making abilities. She also told the remarkable teamwork within a honeybee colony, showcasing how cooperation leads to their success. Additionally, practical suggestions were provided for supporting bees, such as planting bee-friendly flowers and creating habitats for solitary bees. Dr. Sangeetha's students from Narayana educational institutions shared some cool bee facts! Bees have two stomachs—one for honey and one for digestion and communication. They can talk through dances or antennae signals. Worker bees turn nectar into honey stored in honeycombs, with different flavors based on the flowers they visit. Honey has medicinal uses too. The students also talked about different bee types—workers, queens, and drones—and how they work together. Despite their dangerous sting, bees are disciplined workers, vital for pollinating crops and supporting nature. They stressed the need to protect bees and their homes from human impact. They urged everyone to take simple steps to help bees and nature. Delia's student from Colegiul Economic "Virgil Madgearu", Romania, shared important information about bees. Bees are really important for plants we grow and for wild plants too. They also make honey, wax, and other things that we can use for food, medicine, or beauty products. Bees help plants grow by moving pollen between flowers. This keeps the environment healthy for other animals like birds and insects. If bees are having problems, it might mean there are too many pesticides being used, which is not good for the environment. Tr Ritik Sir , Students from SNS GSSS Mehuwala School, creatively presented bee-related idioms, which was great. They explained idioms like "busy as bees," "the bee's knees," "none of your beeswax," and "make a beeline for something" in a fantastic way. Thank you all the teachers and students. Lets meet in the upcoming projects. Thank you www.class2class,org. Ypu tube link of World Bee Day Celebration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reoXnrYxrOg Jhansi Ravikumar Ambassador www.class2class,org