Tiny Wonders Lab•Science Activity Card•Nature
Why Do Bees Make Hexagons?
Ref: TWL-WHY-DO-BEES-MAKE-HEXAGONS
Grade Level: 3-8
The Big Idea
Step inside the hive to solve a mathematical mystery. Discover why honeybees chose the hexagon as their ultimate storage shape, and how it allows them to use the least amount of wax for the most amount of honey.
Key Vocabulary & Concepts
#Animals#Math#Engineering#Patterns
Hands-On Observation Checklist
1. Predict & Form HypothesisWhat do you think causes why do bees make hexagons??
2. Explore Digital LabInteract with the simulation and note patterns.
3. Record Key FindingsWrite down 2 new facts discovered during the lab.
4. Explain to a PartnerShare your conclusions with a classmate or parent.
Teacher & Parent Discussion Starters
- Why is understanding why do bees make hexagons? important in everyday real life?
- What variable or factor had the biggest impact when testing the simulation?
- How does this concept connect to another science topic you have learned about?
Tiny Wonders Lab — Interactive Science & Physics Exploration
www.tinywonderslab.com/wonders/why-do-bees-make-hexagons