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Essential Question: How did wild blueberries become one of Maine’s most important agricultural commodities?… view full description & alignments
War and the Rise of the Cannery
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Essential Question: How have history, technology, and innovation shaped the foods we eat today?… view full description & alignments
The Colonists
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Essential Question: How did colonists adapt what they learned in Maine?… view full description & alignments
People of the Dawn
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Essential Question: How do different beliefs about land influence the way people care for it?… view full description & alignments
Before the Berries—Maine’s Glacial Past
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Essential Question: How did glaciers help create the perfect home for Maine’s wild blueberries?… view full description & alignments
Aquaculture Activity – Crossword
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Brief Description: Aquaculture Crossword Puzzle Activity… view full description & alignments
The Soil’s Alive
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Brief Description: Discover more about what lives in the soil and what it is composed of.
Seed Germination Competition
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Brief Description: Students will sprout seeds in different conditions to learn how seeds germinate.
Milk Matters
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Brief Description: Students will make ice cream or butter so they can observe the process of the liquid changing to a solid.
Taste Testing
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Brief Description: To build awareness of where food comes from and to encourage children to eat healthier, locally grown foods.