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- 12th
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Students analyse the biotic and abiotic factors that influence forest soil development and use a soil profile to identify soil horizons. They analyze the physical properties of soils and assess practices that protect soils and minimize degradation. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students are introduced to the Munsell System of Color Notation that is used for direct comparison of soils anywhere in the world. They become familiar with hue, value and chroma notations, identify colors that act as clues to the mineral content of soil and consider the uses of this system of classification. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 8th
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Students are introduced to the concept of acids and bases and arouse curiosity about acids and bases in daily life. They are introduced to the measurement of soil pH. Pupils are introduced to the effect of soil pH on nutrient cycling and loss. They are also introduced to the environmental impact of soil acidity. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 8th
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Students show how soil varies across the landscape, they explain how soil can be used to solve mysteries. Pupils are introduced to techniques that would be used to distinguish soils from different places. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 8th
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Students are introduced to soil textures and why they are important in examining soil quality. They find out how to feel the difference between soil textures. Pupils describe which soil texture is best for gardens and growing healthy plants. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 6th
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Students conduct experiments to observe differences in soil make-up and which soil is better for growing plants. They make predictions based on the type of soil seeds were planted in then answer a given set of questions. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 4th
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This lesson is an investigation of soil properties, particularly texture, color and space for air and water. Student inspect soil samples found in their locale, perform several tests to determine different properties, and involves a field-site investigation of soil detailed in individual science journals. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students dig soil pits in order to observe soil features and the factors of soil formation and soil forming process. Students also examine the relationships among different soils in a series of soil pits. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 4th
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Students name three general kinds of soil: sand, silt and clay. They explain how percolation rates differ with the soil type. Students name two characteristics of wetland soils. They test soils to demonstrate how soil texture affects percolation rates and will'become' soil particles to experience soil types in an imaginary flower pot. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students discuss some the different types of soil in Oklahoma. They identify the soil types and explore the characteristics of each type of soil. In groups, students perform hands-on activities such as taking soil samples, classifying soil, and computing the percent of sand, silt, loam or clay in the samples. Full Review »