Dunes National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Education Dunes National Lakeshore Education Department Maple Sugar Time 3. explain maple syrup's changing role in Summary: history--how it In the past 400 years, maple sugar production was important to the American Indians, the evolved from a winter survival food to a luxury pioneers, and the Chellbergs of the 1930's. item. During your Maple Sugar programs we are trying to emphasize how maple sugar affected peoples' lives and not just a story What to expect on during your trip: about the technological advances in maple sugar production. A ranger or naturalist led one-hour tour of maple sugaring process through time followed Objectives: students will be able to by 30 minutes of house tour. 1. state that they are in a national park, which Setting: is their place to develop a sense of Chellberg Farm fields, wooded and wonder and excitement regarding nature historic structures and history. Grade: All grades and ages. 2. state how our harm to our environment can threaten this natural American process Ratio of students to ranger: state that this place is special and protected. up to 32; one adult for every ten students. Safety Issues: Weather conditions such as wind, cold, rain & snow. The farm grounds and surrounding trails may be hazardous when frozen. Some program sites have fire so be aware of blowing smoke, flames or hot stoves. Background Information: The earliest maple sugar farmers were the American Indians of the northeastern part of the United States and eastern Canada. They discovered that in the early spring when the nighttime temperatures were still below freezing, but the daytime temperatures rose about 40 degrees, the sap of the maple tree was slightly sweet. A process of cooking the sap was developed using hot rocks. When the cooking was complete, the sap had boiled down into sugar. Early pioneers and farmers refined the process of cooking the sap into syrup. Today, compared to days of yesteryear,
Dunes Education National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Dunes National Lakeshore Education Department Maple Sugar Time Summary: In the past 400 years, maple sugar production evolved from a winter survival food to a luxury item. During your Maple Sugar programs we are trying to emphasize how maple sugar affected peoples' lives and not just a story about the technological advances in maple sugar production. Objectives: students will be able to 1. state that they are in a national park, which is their place to develop a sense of wonder and excitement regarding nature and history. 2. state how our harm to our environment can threaten this natural American process state that this place is special and protected. 3. explain maple syrup's changing role in history--how it was important to the American Indians, the pioneers, and the Chellbergs of the 1930's. What to expect on during your trip: A ranger or naturalist led one-hour tour of maple sugaring process through time followed by 30 minutes of house tour. Setting: Chellberg Farm fields, wooded and historic structures Grade: All grades and ages. Ratio of students to ranger: up to 32; one adult for every ten students. Safety Issues: Weather conditions such as wind, cold, rain & snow. The farm grounds and surrounding trails may be hazardous when frozen. Some program sites have fire so be aware of blowing smoke, flames or hot stoves. Background Information: The earliest maple sugar farmers were the American Indians of the northeastern part of the United States and eastern Canada. They discovered that in the early spring when the nighttime temperatures were still below freezing, but the daytime temperatures rose about 40 degrees, the sap of the maple tree was slightly sweet. A process of cooking the sap was developed using hot rocks. When the cooking was complete, the sap had boiled down into sugar. Early pioneers and farmers refined the process of cooking the sap into syrup. Today, compared to days of yesteryear,
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