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Aquaculture Lesson (MS/HS) – 2. Ocean Chemistry

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Kelp aquaculture is a new and growing industry in Maine. Because kelp is a macroalgae, it requires different growing conditions than shellfish or finfish. Many kelp aquaculturists start growing kelp in a laboratory setting and set out the seeds in the fall. Over the winter, the kelp grows and is ready to harvest in early spring. Kelp is unique in that it absorbs nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and carbon dioxide (CO2), all of which are harmful to the environment in excess amounts. Once the kelp is … view full description & alignments

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Aquaculture Lesson (MS/HS) – 1. Oceanography 101

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Lesson Description: Oceanography is a broad field focused on the interconnections between geology, geography, geophysics, physics, chemistry, geochemistry, mathematics, meteorology, botany, and zoology. Because the field is so large, it has been broken down into a number of sub-disciplines. Through this lesson, students will gain a better understanding of the physical structure of the Gulf of Maine (GoM) including the unique semi-enclosed shape of the Gulf, freshwater input, currents, tidal action, and water temperature.

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Aquaculture Lesson (K-5) – 2. Aquaculture Equipment

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Lesson Description: This activity utilizes a game to identify what is needed to grow seaweed.   Students will design an aquaculture rig and compare to actual rigs used in kelp farming.  Students will make diorama models or work together to make a rig that will be placed in the water.  Students will also begin their Seaweed Journal.… view full description & alignments

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Investigating Potatoes

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Lesson Description:  Students will work in small groups and with Maine maps, find the areas of the state where potatoes are grown on a large scale.  They will research the nutritional and health benefits of potatoes as well as the economic importance of potatoes to Maine.  Students will interview a local farmer about his potato crop, challenges faced by potato farmers and write a news article about potatoes.… view full description & alignments

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Let’s Grow Carrots

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Lesson Description:  Students will work in small groups to research the life cycle of a carrot and learn about the growing process from a local farmer.  Groups will make a poster with the steps for planting carrots in containers; then students will plant carrots and care for them until ready to harvest.  After harvesting, students will make a carrot snack for the class to enjoy.… view full description & alignments

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Investigating Carrots

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Lesson Description: Students will work in small groups and, using a world map, will follow the journey of carrots from their point of origin to North America.  They will research the nutritional and health benefits of carrots and combine this information with the history in an illustrated whole-class book about carrots.  Students will prepare carrot questions to ask a farmer who participates in their local Framer’s Market.… view full description & alignments

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Plant, Harvest, Eat!

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Brief Description:  Students partner with a local farm to bring food full cycle, from seed to crops, from harvest to table.  Students plant, grow and harvest food crops for the cafeteria and learn about the growing process in the classroom.  After harvesting the school purchases the local produce from the farm and school nutrition experts whip up delicious recipes for all students to enjoy.

 

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