1. Buzzing Bumblebees By Mrs. Hall

2. Introduction Did you know when bumblebees first came to America? Did you know when bumblebees first came to America? Do you know the stages of a bumblebees development? Do you know the stages of a bumblebees development?

3. Bees came to America The first bees lived in the age of the dinosaur. Egyptians were the first bee keepers. Bees came to the State of California in America, the year 1820

4. Lifecycle of a bee Egg 1-3 days Egg 1-3 days Larva 4-9 days Larva 4-9 days Pupa 10-23 days depending on the type of bee Pupa 10-23 days depending on the type of bee Adult 16-24 days Adult 16-24 days

5. Types of Bees Bees live in groups called colonies, there are 10-60 thousand bees in a hive. Bees live in groups called colonies, there are 10-60 thousand bees in a hive. Worker bee- collects water, nectar and pollen Worker bee- collects water, nectar and pollen Queen bee- lays all the eggs Queen bee- lays all the eggs Drone bee- has big strong wings and makes up 10% of the hive colony Drone bee- has big strong wings and makes up 10% of the hive colony

6. Bumblebee Now let’s go out And see If we can find A bumblebee!