From Tree to Table: The Maple Syrup Industry Pamela Moy, Teacher Advisor

     The ability of the maple tree to produce sap is a marvel of biology. This ability is also a major source for the Canadian economy. The process of photosynthesis allows the tree to make food which can be stored for the winter. In late winter to early spring, the tapping of the maple trees begins. This sweet fluid can then be boiled down to make one of Canada's most loved exports, maple syrup.

     The goals of this project are:

• To familiarize students with maple tree tapping
• For students to understand how maple trees make nutrients
• To understand how maple syrup production influences Canadian culture and economy

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