After the pilgrims arrived in Massachusetts, they relied heavily on the Native Americans in the area. The natives taught the newcomers to hunt, make shelter, fish, communicate, trade, and most importantly farm. Squanto, of the Patuxet tribe, taught the pilgrims to use fish as fertilizer. We followed Squanto's suggestion and planted corn seeds with fish emulsion as fertilizer. Yes, I know you are wondering how it smelled, and yes it was HORRIBLE! My students are observing their corn plants over the next couple days.
Enjoy this season of thanksgiving!
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