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August 10, 2017

Aquaculture Activity (K-5) – Sun Prints

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Brief Description:  Using seaweed as a theme, students will create an art project to reinforce their aquaculture learning experiences.… view full description & alignments

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June 26, 2017

Aquaculture Lesson (K-2) – 9. Sharks and Minnows

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Activity Description: This activity explores the concept of interconnectedness within an ecosystem and adaptations needed for survival.… view full description & alignments

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June 26, 2017

Aquaculture Lesson (K-2) – 8. Food Chains

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This activity introduces the concept of food chains and some of the predator-prey relationships in the marine environment.… view full description & alignments

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June 26, 2017

Aquaculture Lesson (K-2) – 7. Fish Printing

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Activity Description: This activity introduces the concept of identifiable characteristics and provides experience using a dichotomous key.  Students also engage in the art of Japanese fish printing (goyutaku).… view full description & alignments

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May 31, 2017

Aquaculture Lesson (MS/HS) – 4. Seaweed vs Plants

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Lesson Description: Seaweeds have been harvested and used throughout the world for centuries and are highly valued in many countries today.  The U.S. is just now discovering the many health benefits seaweeds provide and there is a shift towards kelp aquaculture. But what are seaweeds? Are they water plants or a species of their own? How are seaweeds used in today’s society? In this lesson, students will investigate these questions. To begin the lesson, the teacher will introduce the differences between seaweeds and land plants, followed by a microscope lab exercise where … view full description & alignments

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May 31, 2017

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

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April 19, 2017

Aquaculture Lesson (K-5) – 7. Seaweed Products and Marketing

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Lesson Description: Students discover the variety of products that contain seaweed. Working in small groups, they will select a product and create a mini-commercial for that product.… view full description & alignments

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April 19, 2017

Aquaculture Lesson (K-5) – 5. Seaweed Habitat and Photosynthesis

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Lesson Description: An Understanding of photosynthesis is acquired through discussion and watching YouTube videos.  Students will engage in creating a mural of a seaweed habitat and show how a species’ anatoms.… view full description & alignments

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March 26, 2014

Wild Blueberries for ME (3-5)

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Brief Description: Wild Blueberries for ME describes the history, growing and harvesting of this important Maine crop.   After reading aloud to the class and discussing the content, students will be involved in English Language Arts and Visual Arts activities.   Activities may be written or oral, determined by grade level and skills needed.

*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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March 12, 2013

Fiber Maine-ia 6 – Stitches and Stories

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Activity:  Traditional Rug Hooking
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Brief Description: Students will learn how early Maine families used worn out or outgrown clothing to make quilts, rugs and other useful items. Both boys and girls learned to sew. Students will research early samplers and rugs and make a basic rug using early techniques.

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