Sunrise Elementary outdoor curriculum was buzzing with interested students after fifth-grade teacher Miranda Taylor provided an observation beehive with live buzzing bees. Taylor has been teaching at Sunrise Elementary for six years now, and her favorite thing about teaching is inspiring the youth and building their confidence while they grow – physically and educationally. “I was inspired to share the bees with the kids after seeing how naturally curious they were about bees when I introduced myself at the beginning of the year and told them that I’m a beekeeper,” said Taylor. “Since I am teaching math this year, I saw many different examples that I could use to explain ways that beekeepers apply mathematical skills in a real-world setting.” Taylor noted it is important for children to understand that skills learned in school are to be used outside of the classroom too. “I’m hoping that teaching kids about bees will also spark an interest in other areas of 4-H,” she said. “I…