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National Standards Met in This WebQuest

Technology Standards

Basic Operations and Concepts

• Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
• Students are proficient in the use of technology.

Social, Ethical and Human Issues

• Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

Technology Productivity Tools

• Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.
• Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

Technology Research Tools

• Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.
• Students use technology tools to process data and report results.
• Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.

Technology Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Tools

• Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.

Additional Resources for Student or Teacher Use:

Blos, J. W. (1979) A gathering of days: A New England girl’s journal, 1830-1832. New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons.

Carney, M. R. (1998). At grandpa’s sugar bush. Janet Wilson, ill. Buffalo, NY: Kids Can Press.

Christian, E. and Roth-Singer, L. (2001). Let’s make butter. Mankato, MN: Yellow Umbrella.

Dineen, J. (1988). Food from dairy and farmyard. Hillside, NJ: Enslow.

Gabbert, L. (1999). Maple sugar festivals: Tapping for sap. New York: PowerKids.

Gemming, E. (1976) Maple harvest: The story of maple sugaring. New York: Coward, McCann & Geoghegan.

Lasky, K. (1983). Sugaring time. Christopher G. Knight, photographer. New York: MacMillan.

Robertson, U. A. (1997). An illustrated history of the housewife. New York: St. Martin’s.

Rossiter, N. P. (2002). Sugar on snow. New York: Dutton.

Thomas, A. (2003). Dairy products. Philadelphia: Chelsea Clubhouse.

Wake, S. (1990). Butter. John Yates, ill. Minneapolis: Carolrhoda.

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