If you were an engineer, how would you create a “bee” to help pollinate plants? Students will • analyze parts needed by a robotic bee to operate efficiently • describe different structures and functions of their robotic bee • create a robotic bee that would be able to accomplish pollination Background In the mid to late 2000’s, beekeepers noticed a problem with their bees. Bees were leaving the hives during the day and not returning. Their hives were not thriving. Thousands of bees were dying, threatening the livelihood of many beekeepers and the pollination of thousands of plants, including c Duration: 60 Minutes Additional Standards: Next Generation Science Standards: ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions (MS-ETS1-4) ETS1.C: Optimizing the Design Solution (MS-ETS1-3) ETSC1.C: Optimizing the Design Solution (MS-ETS1-4).