Progressive Sub-Goals
Introduction
Wears protective gear and observes hive inspections
Developing
Assists with hive inspections, identifies queen, workers, drones
Mastery
Performs basic hive inspections independently
Advanced
Identifies signs of disease and pests (varroa mites)
Learning Resources
The Backyard Beekeeper: An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Keeping Bees in Your Yard and Garden by Kim Flottum
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Understands the importance of bees for pollination
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#303 Hive Management
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Understands seasonal hive management cycles
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Launches a real business with a business plan
#237 Index Fund Investing
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Opens a custodial investment account and understands what an index fund is
#238 Negotiation
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Negotiates a price at a garage sale