January 29 – February 23
Maple sugaring is the tradition of making maple syrup from sap gathered from maple trees in late winter/early spring. Many animals (and people) are benefited by using the sap of the maple trees. Plan to visit our sugar bush at Greenacres as you experience with your senses how maple sap is turned into syrup. (January 29 – February 23, 2024)
Ohio Science Standards:
- SIPA Grade 3-5: Observe and ask questions about the world that can be answered through scientific investigations.
- LS Grade 5: Organisms perform a variety of roles in an ecosystem.
- LS Grade 5: All of the processes that take place within organisms require energy
NGSS Standards:
- 5-PS3-1. Use models to describe that energy in animals’ food (used for body repair, growth, motion, and to maintain body warmth) was once energy from the sun.
- 5-LS2-1. Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment
Vocabulary: Spiles, Sap, Gallons, Sugar Shack, Sugar Bush, Evaporation, Tap, Sapsucker
Video Introduction: CLICK HERE for Maple video with a Greenacres educator