Ecology

The Naturalist Charles Darwin introduced his children to science and the world by having them observe the habits and travels of bees. Bees can be impressive architects, remarkable chemists, industrious farmers, and disciplined community workers. Their history is more ancient than dinosaurs. They appear in myths and folktales. They are essential to our planet's future. While learning all about the wonder of bees, build models to identify and celebrate their differences and all they contribute to our ecosystem.
 

All creatures live in a web of resources that support or suppress their growth. Learn about ecosystems and create a dynamic model of an insect’s or bird’s world. Suspend a magnetized creature on a pendulum. Add food and shelter (with magnets) that attract the creature and predators and hazards that repel it. The creature navigates a complex and fascinating path.