Students Tap Maple Trees

For several years Mr. Bunton’s sophomore Biology classes have been tapping maple trees, collecting sap, and making maple syrup as a fun, enrichment activity. Students learn firsthand how water and sugars rise and lower through the tree vascular system during the day and how with a simple tap, this sap can be collected. Once enough sap is collected, it is boiled and reduced ultimately making maple syrup. A total of 40 liters of sap is needed to produce just one liter of syrup. On the last day of school, the Biology students are treated to a pancake breakfast complete with their own maple syrup!