This science-based program focuses on the importance of the Honeybee. It fulfills an important part of the Life Science and Technology and Engineering requirements in the Massachusetts Science Curriculum Frameworks for 5th grade. Volunteer teachers and beekeepers guide students through several hands-on stations and instruction that teach about the life cycle of the honeybee and how honeybees benefit human beings, pollinate plants and contribute to food production. The program takes place outside, under a tent.
All school programs at RJD are offered to New Bedford public schools free of charge.
- Programs take place at the RJD (396 County St.), are 1-hour in length, and are available 9am to 3pm.
- Guided School Programs at RJD are $6 per student with a minimum charge of $100 per visit; New Bedford Public Schools are free of charge. Donations are always accepted. No school group will be turned away due to inability to pay; please inquire when booking.
- You are responsible for your own transportation to and from the museum.
- The maximum size group for any given date is 45.
- A chaperone ratio of 1 to 10 is requested; a minimum of 1 to 15 is required. Chaperone Guidelines are sent to you upon confirmation of your tour date.
- Three weeks advance notice is requested, but we will do our best to accommodate your desired time frame.
- To schedule your visit, call the Museum at 508-997-1401 or email Dawn Salerno.
