Mon Prof Augmenté
Round Dance in the Hive
Open to everyone until Wednesday, September 30
To keep it, print it while it is open.
A honeybee walks in a small circle on the comb. The time she spends dancing tells other bees how much food is close to the hive.
In the picture
- The honeybee’s abdomen: the rear body part that sweeps around during the small circling movement.
- The circular trail on the comb: the repeated round path made by the moving bee.
- A watching honeybee on the comb: a nestmate facing the moving bee.
- The flower cluster beyond the entrance: a nearby source of food.
Examples
- A friend making small circles with a finger over a nearby table to show that snacks are close.
- A flashing light that stays on longer when there is more to signal.
Key takeaways
- Round dances are used when flowers are close to the hive.
- A longer dance means more food is available.
Carry on in the app
Three questions on this lesson, to check the idea stuck. Free in the app while the lesson is in the free week.
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