North America’s 4,000 Amazing Wild Bee Species
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Provided by: The Kid Should See This|Published on: May 15, 2026
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Synopsis
- This 6-minute video explores the diversity and ecosystem role of North American wild bee species.
- Students learn about bees’ role in pollination and biodiversity, discover strategic symbiotic relationships, and consider what they can do to protect bee populations from extinction.
Subjects: Biology
Authors: PBS
Region: North America
Languages: English
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Climate Change Connection:
- Climate change intensifies the threats described in the video by shifting temperatures and weather patterns, which can separate bees from the flowers they rely on for food and pollination.
- Climate change also worsens other human impacts (e.g., habitat loss), making it harder for bees to survive and support healthy ecosystems.
- Have students consider how species that only consume nectar from one type of plant may be uniquely impacted by climate change.
Related Resources:
- Use this lesson about declining bee populations to investigate and communicate potential causes for honeybee colony collapse disorder and its impacts on food webs and systems.
Options for Action:
- Explore the Homegrown National Park initiative, grow a small school native garden, and submit it for addition to the biodiversity map.
This video talks about the over 4000 native North American wild bee species, how diverse they are, how important they are for pollination and biodiversity, and how to protect their populations from extinction. Additionally, the video discusses how human actions can impact bee populations and what can be done to change those impacts. The information presented is accurate, and this resource is recommended for teaching.
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