Honeybees

Scavenger Hunt

 

Directions:  How much do you know about honeybees?  Answer each question using the information at the website provided.  Your answers must be written in complete sentences.

1.  Why are honeybees called “social insects?”
 
 

2.  Describe what a honeybee looks like.
 
 
3.  Where do honeybees live?     
 
 

4.  Name the three kinds of honeybees and tell the main job of each.
      A..
 
     B.
 
     C.
 
 
5.  What do adult honeybees eat?   
 
 

6.  How fast can a honeybee fly?
 
 

7.  What causes the “buzzing sound” of honeybees?
 
 
8.  What is the main purpose of a honeycomb?
 

9.  How do honeybees protect their hive?
 
 

10. How many honeybees can make up a hive in the wild during the summer?