This lesson introduces the importance of bees to humans, our food supply, and how children can create a healthy habitat for bees. 

Step 1 - Inquire: Students generate ideas in response to the question "Why are bees important to us?" Then students watch a video of the book Bee and Me by author Alison Jay.

Step 2 - Investigate: Students create captions for the book Bee and Me to demonstrate the importance of bees. 

Step 3 - Inspire: Students develop a plan for how they will help bees in New Jersey.