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Aquaculture Lesson (MS/HS) – 3. Marine Ecosystems

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Lesson Description: Students will gain a better understanding of the intricacies within the Gulf of Maine marine ecosystem after completing this lesson.  A classic example of how small changes can affect an entire ecosystem is the sea urchin-kelp story in Maine. Following the collapse of the cod fishery in Maine, green sea urchin populations exploded. The ecosystem became an urchin-dominated system. In the 1980s, fishermen discovered the high value of harvesting sea urchins and the aggressive overharvesting of the green sea urchin resulted in massive declines along the coast.  Because urchins are grazers … view full description & alignments

Aquaculture Lesson (MS/HS) – 6. Husbandry 101

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Lesson Description: Husbandry is the care, cultivation and breeding of animals and plants, which is usually one of the first things you think about when starting an aquaculture business.  When paired with strong financial management and sales and marketing, husbandry is part of a successful aquaculture business.  Simply put, as a farmer, your goal is to keep your animals (or plants) at optimum health that will lead to a profitable harvest.… view full description & alignments

Aquaculture Lesson (MS/HS) – 5. Geography of Aquaculture

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Lesson Description: Aquaculture is not a new technology. Sea vegetables, fish, and shellfish have been grown for hundreds, even thousands, of years throughout the world. China and Japan are examples of countries that have used and relied upon aquaculture for generations. This lesson will first focus on the history and origins of aquaculture followed by a geography exercise where students will locate and identify different countries that use aquaculture on a regular basis. Students will then locate and identify local aquaculture businesses along the coast of Maine using maps or charts. The … view full description & alignments

Hopper Hunt

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Brief Description:  Students must be very involved in this lesson where they will conduct a scientific simulation, analyze, and evaluate data. In conducting this simulation students will understand the migration and life cycle pattern of a “key alfalfa pest.”

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Pesticide Wise

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Brief Description: Students will learn about the selection, handling, storage and disposal of pesticides. They will read about the background of pesticide use and the harm it can pose. Students will look at new vocabulary and the information given on labels to find important information.

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