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29 de septiembre de 2026
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Como parte de su compromiso con la educación, El Nuevo Día Educador publica el Conocer es crecer, artículo breve que cada semana es dedicado a una materia distinta e incluye sugerencias de cómo los maestros pueden integrar este material al salón de clases.
Word of the week: Apiary
Definition:
1. A place where bees are kept; especially a collection of hives or colonies of bees kept for their honey.
Its origin:
The word apiary—which comes ultimately from the Latin word apis, meaning “bee”—can refer to any place where bees are kept, but is used especially for a collection of hives or colonies of bees kept for their honey. Beekeeping, or apiculture, is the care of honeybees that ensures that they produce more honey than they can use. An apiary usually consists of many separate beehives.
Source: www.merriam-webster.com
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To bring the experience into the classroom, we suggest the following activities:
Primary Level
Discover the Hive!
- Read the word APIARY and its meaning:
Apiary = A place where bees are kept, especially a collection of hives or colonies of bees kept for their honey.
- Draw your own apiary. Include:
- At least 3 hives
- Bees flying around
- Flowers
- A beekeeper (the person who takes care of the bees)
- Answer:
- How many hives did you draw? ______
- Why do you think bees live together in an apiary?
Secondary Level
Apiary: More Than Just a Place for Bees
- Analyze the origin of the word.
Complete the chart below:
| Element | Information |
|---|---|
| 1.Latin word | |
| 2.Latin meaning | |
| 3.English word | |
| 4.Spanish meaning |
- Research and answer:
- What is the difference between apiary and apiculture?
- Why do you think apiaries are important for the ecosystem and the economy?
- Write a paragraph (5–7 lines) explaining:
What would happen in the world if there were no apiaries or bees?
Metacognitive Questions (for both levels)
- How did thinking about the origin of the word apiary (apis = bee) help you remember its meaning?
- What strategies do you use to learn new words in English?
This question invites students to reflect on their own learning process and identify the strategies that work for them.
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