{"id":10,"date":"2021-07-30T21:21:26","date_gmt":"2021-07-30T21:21:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/?page_id=10"},"modified":"2022-06-29T15:11:57","modified_gmt":"2022-06-29T19:11:57","slug":"curriculum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/","title":{"rendered":"Curriculum"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"alignnormal\"><div id=\"metaslider-id-223\" style=\"width: 100%; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-106-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-223 ml-slider ms-theme-default nav-hidden\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Curriculum\" data-height=\"400\" data-width=\"1000\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_223\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_223\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-224 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2021-09-14 14:10:47\" data-filename=\"Slide01-1-scaled-e1629929156188-1000x400.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Slide01-1-scaled-e1629929156188-1000x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"1000\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-223 slide-224 msDefaultImage\" title=\"slide1\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Human-caused environmental impacts result in the extinction of many plant and animal species.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-247 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2021-09-14 16:26:45\" data-filename=\"Slide02-scaled-e1631650046852-1000x400.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slide02-scaled-e1631650046852-1000x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"1000\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-223 slide-247 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Slide02\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Extinctions are permanent. There is no re-set button or do-over when it comes to extinction. What we do or don\u2019t do now may impact the world forever.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-248 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2021-09-14 16:26:46\" data-filename=\"Slide03-scaled-e1631650072869-1000x400.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slide03-scaled-e1631650072869-1000x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"1000\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-223 slide-248 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Slide03\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">The cause that you get involved with now may be remembered for a decade. Protecting pollinators now will impact our forever.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-249 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2021-09-14 16:26:46\" data-filename=\"Slide04-scaled-e1631650103415-1000x400.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slide04-scaled-e1631650103415-1000x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"1000\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-223 slide-249 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Slide04\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Pollinator decline is the result of habitat loss, climate change and environmental contamination.  All are entirely preventable.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-250 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2021-09-14 16:26:46\" data-filename=\"Slide05-scaled-e1631650141708-1000x400.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slide05-scaled-e1631650141708-1000x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"1000\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-223 slide-250 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Slide05\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Three-fourths of the world\u2019s flowering plants and 35 percent of the world\u2019s food crops depend on animal pollinators to reproduce.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-251 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2021-09-14 16:26:46\" data-filename=\"Slide06-scaled-e1631650197753-1000x400.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slide06-scaled-e1631650197753-1000x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"1000\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-223 slide-251 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Slide06\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">One out of every three bites of food we eat exists because of animal pollinators.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-252 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2021-09-14 16:26:46\" data-filename=\"Slide07-scaled-e1631650288491-1000x400.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slide07-scaled-e1631650288491-1000x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"1000\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-223 slide-252 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Slide07\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Bees, butterflies and moths and other insects make up the majority of pollinators.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-253 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2021-09-14 16:26:46\" data-filename=\"Slide08-scaled-e1631650330381-1000x400.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slide08-scaled-e1631650330381-1000x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"1000\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-223 slide-253 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Slide08\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">More than 65% of all flowering plants are insect-pollinated and 20% of insects, at some stage, depend on flowers for their survival.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-254 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2021-09-14 16:26:46\" data-filename=\"Slide10-scaled-e1631650368923-1000x400.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slide10-scaled-e1631650368923-1000x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"1000\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-223 slide-254 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Slide10\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">21% of all plant species and 40% of insect species and are in serious decline - perhaps destined for extinction if current trends are not reversed.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-255 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2021-09-14 16:26:47\" data-filename=\"Slide11-scaled-e1631650397479-1000x400.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slide11-scaled-e1631650397479-1000x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"1000\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-223 slide-255 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Slide11\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Habitat loss is the main driver of pollinator decline, followed by agro-chemical pollutants, invasive species and climate change.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-256 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2021-09-14 16:26:47\" data-filename=\"Slide12-scaled-e1631650432803-1000x400.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slide12-scaled-e1631650432803-1000x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"1000\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-223 slide-256 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Slide12\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">The demise of pollinators will lead to a significant reduction in agricultural crops, fruits and vegetables for humans.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-257 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2021-09-14 16:26:47\" data-filename=\"Slide13-scaled-e1631650473900-1000x400.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slide13-scaled-e1631650473900-1000x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"1000\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-223 slide-257 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Slide13\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">You can impact pollinator conservation by encouraging more environmentally  responsible choices and by advocating for pollinator protection.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-258 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2021-09-14 16:26:47\" data-filename=\"Slide14-scaled-e1631650510912-1000x400.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slide14-scaled-e1631650510912-1000x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"1000\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-223 slide-258 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Slide14\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Honey bee pollination alone adds more than $15 billion in value to the country's crops.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-259 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2021-09-14 16:26:47\" data-filename=\"Slide15-scaled-e1631650542530-1000x400.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slide15-scaled-e1631650542530-1000x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"1000\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-223 slide-259 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Slide15\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Worldwide, pollinators contribute to the production of ~90 crops.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-260 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2021-09-14 16:26:47\" data-filename=\"Slide16-scaled-e1631650596350-1000x400.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slide16-scaled-e1631650596350-1000x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"1000\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-223 slide-260 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Slide16\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Long-term population trends for pollinators, are demonstrably downward.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-261 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2021-09-14 16:26:47\" data-filename=\"Slide17-scaled-e1631650628156-1000x400.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slide17-scaled-e1631650628156-1000x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"1000\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-223 slide-261 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Slide17\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Ignoring pollinator decline now increases the vulnerability of some plant species to extinction.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-262 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2021-09-14 16:26:48\" data-filename=\"Slide18-scaled-e1631650729826-1000x400.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slide18-scaled-e1631650729826-1000x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"1000\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-223 slide-262 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Slide18\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Humans have caused 322 known animal extinctions.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-263 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2021-09-14 16:26:48\" data-filename=\"Slide19-scaled-e1631650754924-1000x400.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slide19-scaled-e1631650754924-1000x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"1000\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-223 slide-263 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Slide19\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Number of invertebrates has nearly halved as our population has doubled in size over the past 35 years.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-264 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2021-09-14 16:26:48\" data-filename=\"Slide21-scaled-e1631650783725-1000x400.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slide21-scaled-e1631650783725-1000x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"1000\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-223 slide-264 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Slide21\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Pollinators face a global scale tipping point from which they may never recover.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-265 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2021-09-14 16:26:48\" data-filename=\"Slide22-scaled-e1631650804212-1000x400.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slide22-scaled-e1631650804212-1000x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"1000\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-223 slide-265 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Slide22\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Ecosystem stability is affected by pollinator health. Human health, including water quality, and food availability are dependent upon ecosystem stability.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-266 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2021-09-14 16:26:48\" data-filename=\"Slide23-scaled-e1631651091200-1000x400.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slide23-scaled-e1631651091200-1000x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"1000\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-223 slide-266 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Slide23\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">The loss of pollinators is a loss for all of humanity.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:69%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\">\n<h2 id=\"at-100\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Lesson 1 &#8211; Pollinator Ecosystems and Habitats <\/h2>\n<div id=\"ac-100\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Living organisms depend on one another and on their environment for survival. Each organism in an ecosystem must fill its own niche if it is to survive. This introductory lesson will help students develop the cognitive skills needed to understand the importance of conserving pollinator ecosystems.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lesson1a_Teacher_Notes.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lesson 1 Teacher Notes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lesson1b_Student_Handout.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lesson 1 Student Handout<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Purdue Pollinator Education Lesson 1\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Hm7Peg4BoYM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L1-PollinatorTaxonomy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L1-pollinator-taxonomy.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L1-pollinator-taxonomy.png 400w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L1-pollinator-taxonomy-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L1-pollinator-taxonomy-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L1-pollinator-taxonomy-130x130.png 130w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L1-pollinator-taxonomy-50x50.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption> Pollinator Taxonomy Badge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L1-bumble-bee-biologist.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L1-bumble-bee-biologist.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L1-bumble-bee-biologist.png 400w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L1-bumble-bee-biologist-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L1-bumble-bee-biologist-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L1-bumble-bee-biologist-130x130.png 130w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L1-bumble-bee-biologist-50x50.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption> Bumble Bee Biologist Badge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L1-conserve-the-monarchs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L1-conserve-the-monarchs.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L1-conserve-the-monarchs.png 400w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L1-conserve-the-monarchs-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L1-conserve-the-monarchs-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L1-conserve-the-monarchs-130x130.png 130w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L1-conserve-the-monarchs-50x50.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption> Conserve the Monarchs Badge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\">\n<h2 id=\"at-101\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Lesson 2 &#8211; Plant Biology: The Ultimate Goal  <\/h2>\n<div id=\"ac-101\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Plant life cycles can be described as annuals, biennials, and perennials, Each life cycle contains 3 different phases of development; vegetative, reproductive, and dormancy. This lesson will help students develop a foundation of plant biology to build a better understanding of pollinators&#8217; impact on them.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lesson2a_Teacher_Notes.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lesson 2 Teacher Notes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lesson2b_Student_Handout.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lesson 2 Student Handout<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Purdue Pollinator Education Lesson 2\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w4JdNtI8ov4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:16%\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L2-pollinator-match-maker.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L2-pollinator-match-maker.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L2-pollinator-match-maker.png 400w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L2-pollinator-match-maker-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L2-pollinator-match-maker-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L2-pollinator-match-maker-130x130.png 130w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L2-pollinator-match-maker-50x50.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption> Pollinator Match-Maker Badge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L2-pollinator-photography.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L2-pollinator-photography.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L2-pollinator-photography.png 400w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L2-pollinator-photography-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L2-pollinator-photography-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L2-pollinator-photography-130x130.png 130w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L2-pollinator-photography-50x50.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption> Pollinator Photography Badge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:16%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\">\n<h2 id=\"at-102\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Lesson 3 &#8211; The Human-Honey Bee Connection <\/h2>\n<div id=\"ac-102\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Honey bees are deeply valuable to the success of American agriculture and industry. This activity will help students connect with honey bees through the story of their historical relationship with humans. This lesson will also help students develop an understanding of the success and dependency humans have on honey bees and other pollinators.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lesson3a_Teacher_Notes.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lesson 3 Teacher Notes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lesson3b_Student_Handout.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lesson 3 Student Handout<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/video-coming-soon-placeholder-1.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-326\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L3-HoneyBeesAsFriends.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L3-honey-bees-as-friends-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L3-honey-bees-as-friends-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L3-honey-bees-as-friends-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L3-honey-bees-as-friends-130x130.png 130w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L3-honey-bees-as-friends-50x50.png 50w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L3-honey-bees-as-friends.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><figcaption> Honey Bees As Friends Badge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\">\n<h2 id=\"at-103\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Lesson 4 &#8211; How Do Bees Make Honey? <\/h2>\n<div id=\"ac-103\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The expression \u201cbusy as a bee\u201d is very accurate because honey bees are amazing, hard working little creatures. This lesson will help students develop an understanding of how a colony of bees convert flower nectar into honey. In turn students will deepen their connection with pollinators by relating with the amount of energy it takes a bee to produce the honey we consume.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lesson4a_Teacher_Notes.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lesson 4 Teacher Notes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lesson4b_Student_Handout.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lesson 4 Student Handout<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/video-coming-soon-placeholder-1.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-326\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L4-commercial-bee-keeping.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L4-commercial-bee-keeping-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L4-commercial-bee-keeping-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L4-commercial-bee-keeping-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L4-commercial-bee-keeping-130x130.png 130w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L4-commercial-bee-keeping-50x50.png 50w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L4-commercial-bee-keeping.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><figcaption> Commercial Bee Keeping Badge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\">\n<h2 id=\"at-104\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Lesson 5 &#8211; Why Do Honey Bees Dance? <\/h2>\n<div id=\"ac-104\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Honey bees have a complex society with specific roles for different individuals within the colony. They have an elaborate way of communicating with one another that involves activities normally attributed to humans, such as using astronomy, geometry, mapping, and even dancing! This lesson will help students develop a deeper understanding of bee biology and behavior. <\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lesson5a_Teacher_Notes.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lesson 5 Teacher Notes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lesson5b_Student_Handout.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lesson 5 Student Handout<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/video-coming-soon-placeholder-1.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-326\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L5-BeeSocialSystem.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L5-bee-social-system-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L5-bee-social-system-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L5-bee-social-system-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L5-bee-social-system-130x130.png 130w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L5-bee-social-system-50x50.png 50w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L5-bee-social-system.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><figcaption> Bee Social Systems Badge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\">\n<h2 id=\"at-105\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Lesson 6 &#8211; Let&#8217;s Take A Pollinator Safari! <\/h2>\n<div id=\"ac-105\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>During the growing season, flowers, if pollinated, develop into seeds and fruits. Many plants can&#8217;t do this without the help of pollinators. The many animals, big and small, that make contact with flowers transfer pollen from flower to flower, driving the plant&#8217;s life cycle. Students will develop an understanding through observations of pollinators at work. Students will also develop skills and understanding to help pollinators be more successful.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lesson6a_Teacher_Notes.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lesson 6 Teacher Notes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lesson6b_Student_Handout.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lesson 6 Student Handout<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lesson6d_Activity.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lesson 6 Activity<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/video-coming-soon-placeholder-1.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-326\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L6-responsible-home-owner.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L6-responsible-home-owner.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L6-responsible-home-owner.png 400w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L6-responsible-home-owner-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L6-responsible-home-owner-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L6-responsible-home-owner-130x130.png 130w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L6-responsible-home-owner-50x50.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption> Responsible Home-owner Badge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L6-pollinator-conservation-educator.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L6-pollinator-conservation-educator.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L6-pollinator-conservation-educator.png 400w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L6-pollinator-conservation-educator-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L6-pollinator-conservation-educator-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L6-pollinator-conservation-educator-130x130.png 130w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L6-pollinator-conservation-educator-50x50.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption> Pollinator Conservation Education Badge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L6-pollinator-friendly-landscaping.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L6-pollinator-friendly-landscaping.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L6-pollinator-friendly-landscaping.png 400w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L6-pollinator-friendly-landscaping-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L6-pollinator-friendly-landscaping-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L6-pollinator-friendly-landscaping-130x130.png 130w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L6-pollinator-friendly-landscaping-50x50.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption> Pollinator Friendly Landscaping Badge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\">\n<h2 id=\"at-106\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Lesson 7 &#8211; Pollinators In Danger (How Can We Solve The Problem?) <\/h2>\n<div id=\"ac-106\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Pollinators are important to the reproduction of the flowering plants that beautify our world, and to the flowering plants that produce much of our food supply. Our very survival depends on pollinators, but the survival of those pollinators is being threatened. Students will develop an understanding of why pollinators are endangered and work to develop a plan to prevent the further decline of pollinators in their area. <\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lesson7a_Teacher_Notes.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lesson 7 Teacher Notes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lesson7b_Student_Handout1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lesson 7 Student Handout 1<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lesson7d_Student_Handout2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lesson 7 Student Handout 2<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lesson7f_Student_Report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lesson 7 Student Written Report<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/video-coming-soon-placeholder-1.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-326\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L7-pesticide-applicator-awareness.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L7-pesticide-applicator-awareness.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L7-pesticide-applicator-awareness.png 400w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L7-pesticide-applicator-awareness-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L7-pesticide-applicator-awareness-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L7-pesticide-applicator-awareness-130x130.png 130w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L7-pesticide-applicator-awareness-50x50.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption> Pesticide Application Awareness Badge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L7-forager-hazards.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L7-forager-hazards.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L7-forager-hazards.png 400w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L7-forager-hazards-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L7-forager-hazards-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L7-forager-hazards-130x130.png 130w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L7-forager-hazards-50x50.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption> Forager Hazards Badge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L7-pollinator-and-IPM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L7-pollinator-and-IPM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L7-pollinator-and-IPM.png 400w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L7-pollinator-and-IPM-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L7-pollinator-and-IPM-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L7-pollinator-and-IPM-130x130.png 130w, https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/L7-pollinator-and-IPM-50x50.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption> Pollinators and Integrated Pest Management Badge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:115px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Credits: We thank all of those who assisted in this project. We recognized our \u2018early adopter\u2019 high school teachers, especially Joe Ruhl and Jonathan Eifler who led the team of curriculum writers. Many Purdue University students and staff helped develop and test the tools created. We thank Tammy Luck, Bransen Shidler, and Eric Imboden for website development and maintenance, Purdue\u2019s Envision center for developing the virtual learning activities and Sean Lewis who assisted as graduate student. And, of course, we thank our funding sponsor, the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#cfb991;flex-basis:30%\">\n<p>Over a decade ago, the U.S. National Research Council referred to the global decline in the number and viability of animal species that facilitate reproduction of flowering plants as a \u201cpollinator crisis.\u201d At risk are about three-quarters of the world\u2019s flowering plants that rely on pollinators. They warned that ignoring equates to exacerbating this crisis.<\/p>\n<p>Since that time efforts have been made to educate agricultural producers, and pesticide applicators of the perils imposed by certain agriculture techniques and management practices, however, because they have not been made aware, the broader segments of society still have minimal appreciation for insect pollinators nor are they aware of the threat pollinators are under.<\/p>\n<p>If pollinator protection programs are to be effective and sustainable, the general public, and youth in particular, must be educated so that they too, can join in the pollinator conservation movement. Innovative teachers can become effective agents of change within communities as they influence what and how students learn.<\/p>\n<p>We hope that the creation and development of this website will help facilitate such pollinator conservation learning and implementation. ~ Tim Gibb and Christian Oseto ~<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Credits: We thank all of those who assisted in this project. We recognized our \u2018early adopter\u2019 high school teachers, especially Joe Ruhl and Jonathan Eifler who led the team of curriculum writers. Many Purdue University students and staff helped develop and test the tools created. We thank Tammy Luck, Bransen Shidler, and Eric Imboden for website development and maintenance, Purdue\u2019s Envision center for developing the virtual learning activities and Sean Lewis who assisted as graduate student. And, of course, we thank our funding sponsor, the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR). Over a decade ago, the U.S. National Research Council referred to the global decline in the number and viability of animal species that facilitate reproduction of flowering plants as a \u201cpollinator crisis.\u201d At risk are about three-quarters of the world\u2019s flowering plants that rely on pollinators. They warned that ignoring equates to exacerbating this crisis. Since that time<a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/\">[Read More&#8230;]<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","user-has-not-earned"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10"}],"version-history":[{"count":39,"href":"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":454,"href":"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10\/revisions\/454"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/POL_Virt_Learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}