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Students enjoyed honey tasting and learning more about beekeeping over lunch with Ms. Tyler
Students enjoyed honey tasting and learning more about beekeeping over lunch with Ms. Tyler
 

Each year, Class IX students anticipate the beginning of Fall term because of the beloved Biology Insect Project. This year, as the group neared the culmination of bug collecting and mounting, they were able to hear from professionals who work with insects.

Dr. Ary Faraji, Executive Director and Entomologist for the SLC Mosquito Abatement District
Dr. Ary Faraji, Executive Director and Entomologist for the SLC Mosquito Abatement
District sharing a hands on lesson with students.

Students first heard from guest speaker, Dr. Ary Faraji (father of Ayla, Class IX, and Xavi, Class VI). He brought live larval mosquitoes and fish for students to observe and feed. He also had two adult mosquito cages with different species: one a beneficial mosquito and the other a pestiferous and medically important species.

Students also heard from both Doug Harper (commercial beekeeper) and Emily Tyler (mother of Izzy and Jack, both Class IX, who keeps hives) about honeybees and beekeeping. Mr. Harper shared an overview of why honeybees are beneficial and the basics of beekeeping, while Ms. Taylor brought in honeycomb to try and spoke about the specifics of honey and how each depends on the bees and their surroundings.

Honeycomb

 

Passing around honeycomb
Upper School

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