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April 18, 2017

Aquaculture Lesson (K-5) – 3. Kelp Anatomy

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Lesson Description: Through a variety of activities, students will learn the structure and function of kelp anatomy.  Comparisons to plankton are made and buoyancy, density and surface area are explored.… view full description & alignments

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April 18, 2017

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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April 18, 2017

Aquaculture Lesson (K-5) – 1. Introduction to Aquaculture

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Lesson Description: Through class discussion, examination of resources, a game and YouTube video, students will explore aquaculture and identify areas that they would like to study in depth.  Estimated time: 30 minutes… view full description & alignments

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August 2, 2015

Aquaculture Activity – Word Search

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Brief Description:  Word Search Activity… view full description & alignments

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August 2, 2015

Aquaculture Activity – Maine Waters Used for Aquaculture

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Brief Description:  Graph Reading Activity… view full description & alignments

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March 26, 2014

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

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February 15, 2013

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

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Focus Areas:  Pest Identification; Science

Focus Skills:   observing, comparing/contrasting, drawing conclusions

Objectives

  •  To identify some of the important roles insects play on the Earth
  •  To identify insects that are harmful or helpful to the environment

Essential Questions

  • How are insects important to life on Earth?
  • How are insects helpful to people?
  • How are insects harmful to people?
  • How do insects affect farmers?

Essential Understandings

  • Insects help people in many ways.
  • Insects pollinate flowers and trees, enabling plants to reproduce.
  • Many insects are garbage eaters, changing natural wastes into fertilizers.
  • Insects
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February 15, 2013

People Need Plants

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Brief Description: Students will be able to identify parts of a plant and recognize the importance of plants in our daily diet. They will learn new vocabulary and use these in activities pertaining to their own eating habits.

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February 15, 2013

CAUTION: Chemicals

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Brief Description: Students will use this lesson to understand cause and effect by seeing how chemicals can spread through soil as well as endanger plants and animals. They will conduct an experiment, observe, and draw conclusions as to why chemicals should not be the first choice when it comes to controlling pests.

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February 15, 2013

Sharing the Planet

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Brief Description: Students will be able to identify some of the important roles insects play on the earth as well as identify insects that are harmful and helpful to the environment. Students will be able to graph the different types of insects and play games using a bingo board.

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