What can you do to help pollinators? Students will • explain different threats to pollinators in the world • describe one or two actions they can take to help pollinators • build and/or plant a “bee helper” for their backyards 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 crops upon which we rely for food. Scientists investigated the die Duration: 60 Minutes Additional Standards: Next Generation Science Standards: LS2.A: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems (MS-LS2-1).