Victoria Point State High School is buzzing to host an event for National Science Week, the Travelling Bee Roadshow, for Redland students.
Victoria Point teachers will visit primary schools and show pupils the importance of native bees for Australian ecosystems in an hour long interactive session.
Acting head of department for science Ané Rodgers said it was made possible by a grant from the Queensland Museum, which will go towards hiring five hives and installing cameras to livestream hive activity.
"It's a really exciting opportunity for us to provide a learning experience like this for young students," she said.
"Native bees are so crucial for our ecosystems, they are vital pollinators and it's important to understand the part they play in creating the world around us."
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The Travelling Bee Roadshow will visit Redland Bay State School, Bayview State School and Mount Cotton State School.
"Students will observe a working hive first-hand through a sealed viewing box and get live footage from inside the hive from our BEECAM," Ms Rodgers said.
"Native bees pollinate native plants, many of which can't be pollinated by introduced bees, and education around the importance of these bees is essential to help protect the species."
The Travelling Bee Roadshow will take place this term from August 16 to 22 for students in year five and six at the selected schools.
Emily Lowe
Redland City Bulletin journalist covering community, politics, crime and human interest stories. Griffith University Alumni.
Redland City Bulletin journalist covering community, politics, crime and human interest stories. Griffith University Alumni.
