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From Tree to Treat! The Sweet Science of Maple Syrup
4th Grade – 5th Grade
6th Grade – 8th Grade
Elementary School
Middle School
Explore the sweet science behind maple syrup production at Chippewa Nature Center! This video walks students through the full process—from photosynthesis and sap flow to tree tapping, sap collection, and boiling in a sugarhouse. Learn how temperature, tree identification, and evaporation all play a role in creating pure maple syrup.