Download This Full Lesson: The Plant and Me
Lesson Description: By discussing, observing, and role-playing, students learn that plants and people have similar needs for survival.… view full description & alignments
Seed Surprises
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Lesson Description: By sorting and planting seeds, students discover seeds come in a variety of sizes, shapes and colors, as well as produce plants.… view full description & alignments
Root, Root for Life
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Lesson Description: Students discover the importance of roots to plants, soil and people during hands-on learning station activities.… view full description & alignments
From Apple Cores to Healthy Soil
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Lesson Description: A composting experiment reveals to students how soil organisms, temperature, air, and water are able to decompose organic waste and enrich soil.… view full description & alignments
Banking on Seeds
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Lesson Description: The critical role that seeds play in the world is explored through creating a seed bank and comparing uses of seeds.… view full description & alignments
Aquaculture Lesson (MS/HS) – 2. Ocean Chemistry
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Lesson Description:
Kelp aquaculture is a new and growing industry in Maine. Because kelp is a macroalgae, it requires different growing conditions than shellfish or finfish. Many kelp aquaculturists start growing kelp in a laboratory setting and set out the seeds in the fall. Over the winter, the kelp grows and is ready to harvest in early spring. Kelp is unique in that it absorbs nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and carbon dioxide (CO2), all of which are harmful to the environment in excess amounts. Once the kelp is … view full description & alignments