Maple Sugaring in a Warming Climate

As an agricultural practice with Indigenous origins, maple sugaring has been a tradition throughout the Northeast for thousands of years. How is climate change impacting maple syrup production and what can we do to plan for a climate resilient future in the region?
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Lesson Plan

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Grade Levels: 6-8

Duration: 11-15 class periods

Concepts/Skills: Traditional Ecological Knowledge, Photosynthesis, Climate change, Microclimates, Data and Analysis, Design climate- resilient solutions, Connect science with culture and place, Model systems

Objectives:

  • How are changing weather patterns affecting the flow of sap?
  • What does this mean for maple syrup producers in the
  • Northeast and how can they prepare?