Western Bumblebee (Bombus occidentalis) – Science & Literacy Worksheet

Western Bumblebee (Bombus occidentalis) – Science & Literacy Worksheet

Bring science to life with this engaging activity all about the Western Bumblebee! Perfect for elementary students, this worksheet combines reading comprehension, vocabulary, and fun facts about an important pollinator.

What’s Inside:

• Kid-friendly informational text with colorful facts about Western bumblebees
• A word search puzzle using bee-related vocabulary
• Fun facts that connect science and the environment
• Great for independent work, literacy centers, or science units on insects, pollinators, or ecosystems

Skills Covered:

• Reading comprehension
• Vocabulary building
• Critical thinking with science content
• Cross-curricular connections between science and literacy

Perfect For:

• Science centers
• Sub plans
• Homework or early finisher activities
• Earth Day, pollinator week, or environmental lessons

Your students will love learning how these fuzzy bees help pollinate wildflowers, fruits, and crops—and why protecting them matters!