Maple Syrup Blind Test

As part of a fun exercise for the classes Sugaring unit, we decided to take different samples of maple syrup and place them into cups, with the entire class trying to guess which each one was by tasting it. Some of the syrups included were syrup made by our teacher Steve, store-brand syrup, syrup made by our school coach Mike Law, Canadian syrup, and more.

With no surprise (the entire class being Vermonters!), it was very easy for us to pick out the store syrup, with it's buttery and sugary taste. But the homemade and fresh syrups were hard to guess between.

Growing Plants

As part of our first project in the class, and one we would continue to do throughout the class period, our classmates planted seeds into small starter 6-packs of soil. Our first set of plants to grow were Marigolds and Basil. These plants would grow under grow lights until they were large enough to transplant into single holder pots.

Throughout the growing period of the plants, we recorded information such as height, true leaves, germination rate, etc.

We eventually sold these plants as a fundraiser for our greenhouse.