BucksCountyFigs
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Thanks for the suggestions. My kids are 11 and 12 years old. We're definitely going to do some research about figs, how to take care of them, their cultural/historical significance, etc.
Right now we are starting our 3D printing unit. That will help them pass the time. I bring in my 3D printer, teach them how to design a very basic object, and then let them print it. That will keep them busy until the cuttings (hopefully!) root.
In the spring, we have a unit on the Great Depression. That covers the CCC program and the millions of trees that were planted and the difficulties many families had just finding food. At that point the kids will have taken home their tree. I'll point out that they can plant their tree and grow something for their families to eat. And I can point out to the kids who killed their tree, that they probably doomed their family to starvation. ...Sort of like the Oregon Trail game we used to play.
Maybe one possible 3D printing project could be a tag or a label with the variety name, a pic, and the start date?
