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If you smell bananas, run! A short video from the ACS Reactions channel explains why wasps attack when one wasp feels danger. It then switches over to bees and shows why alarm pheromones make hives smell like bananas when bees get ready to attack.
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Instructional Ideas
- If possible, have a beekeeper give a presentation
- Have learners create a graphic organizer comparing bees and wasps
Classroom Considerations
- Pupils should have some knowledge of pheromones
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Explanations are easy to understand
- Interesting video is sure to hold students' attention
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- None