Lessons & Resources for Educators
Download This Full Lesson: Maine Blueberries and Macarons – Delicious Possibilities!
Lesson Description: Through class discussion, self reflection, viewing University of Maine Cooperative Extension videos (blueberries and macarons), students will explore how habits of work and learning (habits of mind) impact future career success.… view full description & alignments
Download This Full Lesson: Growing Aspirations – Sweet!
Lesson Description: This lesson’s focus is on large concepts such as Habits of Minds, Food Systems of Maine, and Agribusiness. The unit may include lessons on other aspects of the standard such as positive self- concept, and the personal interests and skills lessons.… view full description & alignments
Download This Full Lesson: Oysters for ME
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
Download This Full Lesson: Investigation Salmon & Trout
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
Download This Lesson: Sharing the Planet
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.
Download The Lesson: Soil Is Not Trivial
Brief Description: Using facts about the Dust Bowl, students write questions and playa trivia activity focused around the establishment of a national soil conservation program and the importance of soil. Students then explore and/or develop a plan to address a local soil conservation issue.
