Summer learning journey week 3 day 2 activity 1.

DAY 2: The Air Up There

Activity 1: Bee Informed [4 points]

To earn full points for this activity you must type all five sentences and then fill in the blanks for each one. Post the completed sentences on your blog.

Unbee-lievable Facts about Bumblebees

• The word ‘bumblebee’ is a compound word (bumble + bee). The word ‘bumble’ means to ___________done_______________.
• Bumblebees can fly very quickly. They can reach ground speeds of __54_____ kilometres per hour (km/h).
• Bumblebees are very strong! They carry up to _90___ percent of their body weight in food with them to avoid starvation.
• Bumblebees can do more work and carry more pollen than other bees, including honeybees. In fact, they can do up to   ___50___ times as much work as a normal honeybee.
• The number of bumblebees is declining in New Zealand due to a number of factors, including the  _____________________