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Schools are having their annual science fairs this month!

My kids are working on their science fair projects.  My husband is in charge of my third grade daughter's project.  I am in charge of my first grade son's demonstration.  So, I suppose I have it a little easier.  We chose the title, How Bee's Make Honey.  But, we will see who gets first place!  Just kidding.  Relax.

My son and I did some research on the Internet, of course.  (Wikipedia sucks, lol).  We did find some neat pictures on google.  We are going to the library this week to do some reading on the subject.  My son got an ear full from the honey stand guy at the Farmer's Market on Saturday, haha.   That was the best source of information so far.  The guy was very informative on what type of flora the bees will get the nectar from to make honey.  The honey from the Farmer's Market is produced by bees and flora here in Kern County.    There is Buck Wheat, Orange Blossom, and Sage flora.  These are in the foothills, for the most part.    I didn't ask too many technical questions, this is a first grader's demonstration. 

My son has enjoyed the research on how a bee will store the nectar and make honey in a honey stomach.  He has been grossed out by the process of regurgitating the honey into the honeycomb, which is glandular body fluid aka bees wax.  But, he has also enjoyed the the tasting of the sweet regurgitated honey lol.  He didn't like the stronger Buck Wheat honey.  He said it had a sour taste.  He couldn't get enough of the Orange Blossom honey.  The guy at the Farmer's market mentioned that it was a favorite with the kids.  This part of the interview had something to do with my son's hypothesis of his favorite choice. 

It has been fun spending time with my son and learning with him along the way.  Now, we just have to put it all together on a display board with some pictures I took and his analysis reports underneath.  Last year he received 3rd place with his volcano.  We shall see if he places higher in this years science fair! 

But, I will be proud!  He has already been rewarded within himself for the hard work he is putting into this demonstration.  I know this by the smiles.