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Nature Life for univerity students

Save The Bees Career choice

Andrea Rodríguez Mireles Ximena Alejandra Montoya
Interior Design: 6th level
Teacher Anhelí Laguna Teniente One of the issues that concern young people is choosing a career. For some, it may be
easy, since they are very clear about what they want to do and what they want to achieve
in life. Others may have several options, without being able to determine which is the most
Honey bees perform about 80% of pollination worldwide. A single bee appropriate because they are afraid of making a mistake.
colony can pollinate 300 million fl owers per day. Choosing a career is a process that involves knowing yourself, which makes it easier to know
Pollination is the fi rst step in the process of sexual reproduction in plants. It what you want and what to expect in your professional life.
is the act of transferring ‘pollen grains’ from the male anther (the part of a What do you need to know about yourself in order to make this decision?
stamen that contains the pollen) of a fl ower to the female stigma, enabling
fertilization (it germinates and fertilizes the ovule) and development of seeds � e fi rst thing you need to consider involves your professional interests. If you know what
and fruit. All of these steps must occur for a seed to develop. you like, then you can focus and take advantage of it.

Bees are attracted to fl owers for its sugar rich liquid nectar and protein, Skills or aptitudes. � is refers to what you are good at, something for which you have a
vitamins and lipid rich item pollen (Bees are attracted to fl owers for its liquid natural talent.
nectar, rich in sugar and protein and its pollen rich in vitamins and lipids),
while gathering those from one fl ower to another they transfer pollen grains Personality. � e way you are infl uenced by what you like and want to do, as well as the
from male part of the fl ower - called anther - to female part of the fl ower development of your abilities.
- called stigma - (either in the same fl ower or in a diff erent one) enabling Choosing a career or profession means we are choosing a lifestyle.
thereby fertilization and reproduction. Fertilization allows the fl ower to
develop seeds and fruits. Studying a career is part of our life project. Choosing a career will contribute to achieving
both our professional and personal goals, which is why it is important to focus our attention
Bees pack pollen in between their legs (pollen basket). � e pollen packed on this process. � at will allow us to make up our mind based on responsibility and interest,
on the bees legs are not available for pollination. � e pollen grains gathered instead of making the decision feeling anguish or fear. � ere are two factors we should take
around its hair and body parts get transferred to other fl owers during visits to into consideration:
female fl ower. Collection of pollen usually ends by afternoon, while nectar
collection generally continues for a longer period. ● Internal factors
Worldwide bee colony collapse is not as big a mystery as the chemical � e identifi cation of personal tastes, as well as the skills or abilities to
industry claims (� e global collapse of bee colonies is not a big mystery as perform in an area.
the chemical industry claims). In the last years, the chemical industry spent
$11.2 million on PR initiative to say it is not their fault, so we know whose ● External factors
fault it is. Related to the environment in which the student develops, consisting of
Common sense actions can restore and protect the world’s bees. Here is a social, economic, and cultural structures.
strong start:
Ban the seven most dangerous pesticides: Chlorpyrifos-methyl (Dursban, References:
Lorsban), dicrotophos (Bidrin, Diapadrin), dimethoate, ethoprop, profenofos, Career choice, Free psychological tests, 2019, https://www.123test.com/career-choice/
terbufos and tribufos. How to make a career choice?, Careers, https://www.thebalancecareers.com/steps-to-
choosing-career-525506
Protect pollinator health by preserving wild habitat. Which Factors In uence a Career Choice?, Essay 4 today, 2014, https://essay4today.com/
blog/what-in uences-your-career-choice
Restore ecological agriculture.

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