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Aquaculture Lesson (3-5) – Oysters for ME

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Lesson Description: After reading Aquaculture for ME, students will work in small groups and determine what they need to know about the life of an oyster, what an oyster needs to survive and will research needed information. Students will measure and group oysters and solve word problems. Students will work in groups to design the packaging that must meet certain criteria and present their product to the class. Packaging will be designed for selling oysters in both grocery stores and on line.… view full description & alignments

Aquaculture Lesson (3-5) – Investigating Salmon & Trout

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Lesson Description: After reading Aquaculture for ME, students will work in small groups and research either salmon or trout with regard to their natural habitat and their life cycle.  Groups will analyze the differences and similarities between the two species and create a model of the life cycle of either salmon or trout.  Students will discuss the differences between the natural and aquaculture environments and how “finfish farmers” cope with problems of a changing environment.  Students will also present information in picture and bar graphs and solve word problems.… view full description & alignments

Wild Blueberries for ME (3-5)

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Brief Description: Wild Blueberries for ME describes the history, growing and harvesting of this important Maine crop.   After reading aloud to the class and discussing the content, students will be involved in English Language Arts and Visual Arts activities.   Activities may be written or oral, determined by grade level and skills needed.

*The book is available online at  www.TeachMEFoodandFarms.org/resources for your computer or smart board if you do not have it in your classroom.… view full description & alignments

Wild Blueberries for ME (Pre-K-2)

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Brief Description: Wild Blueberries for ME describes the history, growing and harvesting of this important Maine crop.   After reading aloud, students will be involved in English Language Arts and Health Education activities.   

*The book is available online at  www.TeachMEFoodandFarms.org/resources for your computer or smart board if you do not have it in your classroom.… view full description & alignments