Pollen, nectar and honey: what's the difference? How do bees make honey?

Get clear, accurate, and ENGAGING definitions of pollen, nectar, and honey and see cool pics and videos that illustrate pollination, the production of honey, and more! This episode of "Speaking Scientifically" makes science education fun and exciting.

Lucas has videos to help you expand your learning:

0:00 opening theme and intro
0:46 What is pollen?
1:03 How do animals pollinate flowers?
1:32 What is a pollinator?
1:36 What is nectar and why do flowers make it?
1:59 Pollination examples
2:34 What is the difference between pollen and nectar?
2:47 What is honey and how do bees make it?
3:16 Do flowers make honey?
3:26 Do all bees make honey?

Credits: First hummingbird picture by William Dalton
Monarch butterflies on yellow flowers by Stephen Miller
Honeybee on white flower: John Abbott
Bat photos: Merlin Tuttle
Bee covered in pollen on yellow flower: John Abbott

Bees fanning nectar in hive by Max Westby
Other bee and hive pictures are by Kim Lehman and Max Westby