Teach ME Food & Farms

Lessons & Resources for Educators

Log in

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

Download This Full Lesson: MH Lesson 2 Ocean Chemistry

Lesson Description:

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

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

Download This Full Lesson: Aquaculture Oceanography 101

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.

The final product of this lesson will be a diagram modeling the many elements that make the GoM … view full description & alignments

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

Download This Full Lesson: Aquaculture Equipment

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

Investigating Potatoes

Download This Full Lesson: Investigating Potatoes

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