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Guest Speaker Introduction: Meet the Beekeeper

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Guest Speaker Introduction: Meet the Beekeeper

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Start with an engaging presentation from a local beekeeper who can discuss:
- The importance of bees in our ecosystem
- How beeswax is collected and processed
- Sustainable beekeeping practices

Students prepare questions in advance and participate in a Q&A session.

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Research Project: History and Science of Food Preservation

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Research Project: History and Science of Food Preservation

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Using computers, students research and create digital presentations on:
- Traditional food preservation methods
- Modern alternatives to plastic wrap
- The science behind why beeswax wraps work
- Environmental impact comparison between plastic wrap and beeswax wraps

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Hands-on Workshop: Creating Beeswax Wraps

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Hands-on Workshop: Creating Beeswax Wraps

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Students work in small groups to create their own beeswax wraps:
1. Cut cotton fabric into squares
2. Prepare beeswax mixture with jojoba oil and tree resin
3. Use electric cooker to melt the mixture
4. Apply and spread the mixture evenly
5. Allow to dry

Discuss the role of each ingredient and the physical changes observed.

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Set up stations to test different properties of completed beeswax wraps:
- Water resistance testing
- Flexibility at different temperatures
- Adhesion properties
- Durability testing

Students record observations and create data tables.

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Students use computers to create a digital journal documenting the entire process:
- Take photos of each step
- Record observations
- Document temperature measurements
- Create graphs of testing results
- Write conclusions about the scientific principles involved

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Students use spreadsheets to calculate:
- Cost comparison between beeswax wraps and plastic wrap
- Environmental impact calculations
- Lifetime usage possibilities
- Potential plastic waste reduction

Create graphs to visualize the data.

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Explore the scientific properties that make beeswax wraps effective:
- Test melting points
- Observe malleability at different temperatures
- Investigate hydrophobic properties
- Study the role of each ingredient

Record findings in a scientific report format.

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Students design their own fabric patterns considering:
- Which colors work best for food visibility
- Optimal sizes for different uses
- Creative and appealing designs
- Practical considerations for different food types

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Students create digital marketing materials to promote beeswax wraps:
- Design informative posters
- Create social media-style posts
- Write convincing arguments for sustainable alternatives
- Calculate cost savings for families

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Students work in groups to:
- Survey family plastic wrap usage
- Calculate potential community-wide impact
- Create presentations on findings
- Develop strategies for community adoption

Share results with class and discuss implications.