Urban Bee-ology

Bees are fascinating insects and highly popular for their golden honey and dancing communication. Are they harming the environment, or essential pollinators?

Research urban bee culture to discover the advantages and disadvantages of cultivating bees in urban environments. Then visit the Tech School where students will learn Twinmotion, a real-time 3D immersion software that produces high-quality images, panoramas, and 360 VR videos. They will apply investigative techniques and critical thinking to determine the establishment of bee-friendly environments in urban settings.

(Formerly known as Bees with Backpacks)

Industry Partners

Suitable for

Years 7-10 + VCAL

Duration

6x 50min lessons & 2x days at GTS

Student Outcomes

Students will:

Investigate the importance of bees for agriculture
Study bee anatomy and understand hives
Analyse urban beekeeping as a solution for food security
Research and identify areas of the Geelong CBD for potential bee-friendly environments
Determine what elements are required for bee-friendly environments
Produce high-quality images, panoramas, and 360° VR videos using Twinmotion
Use stunning architectural visualisations and VR walkthroughs to communicate concepts and ideas

Curriculum Focus

Science
Geography
Design & Technologies
Digital Technologies
VCD
Media

Program Overview

The Urban Bee-ology Project

Module 1

1 x 50 min

Urban bee keeping as a thriving industry

Bee anatomy

Module 2

1 x 50 min

Explore bee anatomy and roles in the hive

Bee Behaviour

Module 3

2 x 50 min

Investigate the curious behaviour of bees and their role in agriculture

Bee friendly environments

Module 4

2 x 50 min

Look into the key role bees have in the environment

Virtual Reality and Twinmotion

Module 5

Full day

Use digital design process with Twinmotion

Twinmotion and Production

Module 6

Full day

Communicate designs by producing images, panoramas and VR videos

Design to Thrive

AgriTech

Create a solution for real-world problems in the agricultural sector.

Tech Taster

App app and away

Using UX design principles, ideate, plan, and build a prototype mobile phone app.

Core Program

Backed up to the Future

Design a robot that removes blockages in the pipes and drains around Geelong.

Tech Taster

CAD it

Design a product using 3D CAD software, then print it on a 3D printer.

Core Program

Coasting Drones

Investigate how drones are used in industry, and assist Life Saving Victoria to save lives.

Tech Taster

Code Breaker Series

Learn about microprocessors, create circuits, and write code to perform functions.

Design to Thrive

Conservation and Culture

Create solutions for real-world problems in conservation and environmental science.

Core Program

Design for Humanity

Students design & prototype an engineering solution to a real-world humanitarian problem.

Core Program

Future Bricks

Students investigate Hemp as a sustainable and viable building product for the future.

Core Program

Future Fashion

Design and prototype a fashion accessory incorporating wearable technology.

Tech Taster

Game Design

Students create an “obstacle course” themed playable level using provided assets.

Inclusion Programs

Inclusion Programs

Inclusion Programs are shorter and are specifically designed for smaller class sizes.

Tech Taster

Laser Make

Design and construct a diorama using Adobe Illustrator and a laser cutter.

Tech Taster

Real Life Animated

Create and animate a 3D character, plugging in your own motion data.

Remote & Virtual

Remote & Virtual Learning

Our remote and virtual programs are accessible to Victorian schools outside the Geelong LGA.

School Incursions

School Incursions

We’ll bring the Tech School to you for a week with our custom trailer.

Tech Taster

spARk

Design a cartoon character and bring them to life with animation and Augmented Reality.

Tech Taster

Street Art

Explore Street Art as an art form, and its punchy position in the artistic landscape.

Tech Taster

Table Maze

Design and build a cardboard maze then use block code to automate a solution.

Tech Taster

Tinker Time

Build an exciting mini-golf hole using cardboard, robotics and Snap! coding.

Core Program

Urban Bee-ology

Analyse urban beekeeping and design a more ‘bee-friendly’ environment.

Core Program

Virtual X

Develop and apply creative design skills to create a 3D artwork in a VR environment.

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