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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
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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Fiber Maine-ia 7 – Mills and Money
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Activity: Getting to Know a Maine Mill Girl
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Lowell Mill Girls
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Brief Description: Mills gradually took over the spinning and weaving jobs done at home. Because of the number of rivers in Maine, water power was plentiful so many mills and mill towns were established. Mills carded, spun yarn and wove fabric. Maine was even involved in the production of silk thread in the mid to late 19th century. Often very young people worked in the mills and the jobs were dangerous. Students will discover what working … view full description & alignments
Fiber Maine-ia 1 – Maine’s Fiber Beginnings
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Activity: Braiding Grasses
Braiding Instructions
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Brief Description: Native Americans in Maine used many types of fibers throughout their history. In this lesson students will discuss the effect of climate and geography on their fiber choices and experience gathering and using tall grasses to braid into useful objects.