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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Bees Use Drugs? Evidence of Self Medication

For Students 9th - 10th
There has been documented evidence that honey bees increase their foraging of antibiotic plant resins when under stress from fungal pathogens. Could more access to certain plants provide some solutions for decreasing bee populations?
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Repeat After Us

Repeat After Us: The Murmur of a Bee

For Students 9th - 10th
A poem from Emily Dickinson, "IThe Murmur of a Bee", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Jeff Kiok and can access a printable version of this piece.
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Repeat After Us

Repeat After Us: "The Humble Bee" by Ralph Waldo Emerson

For Students 9th - 10th
[To hear audio, use Chrome browser.] This site offers the text and audio of the poem "The Humble-Bee" by Ralph Waldo Emerson.
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Mit Technology Review: Zig Bee Takes It Easy

For Students 9th - 10th
Article describes ZigBee wireless communication, its uses and features, and one of its first targeted applications - cheaply installed portable light switches, thermostats, and security systems in the home. (Published August 19, 2004)

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