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- Grade Range
- 7th - 8th
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Students explore and investigate environmental and conservation practices using a hands-on demonstration. They explain the soil ecosystem, demonstrate soil management techniques and realize and appreciate that soil requires protection and care. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students review GPS uses and farming techniques. They use a GPS receiver and Arc View Software to take soil-testing points from the receiver and input them onto an aerial photo map of the field where the soil pits are located. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students use wireless laptop computers to collect, store, communicate, and organize data from the 1999 Jasper Fire area. They collect data in the field and compare it to student-collected data from prior years to develop conclusions about the recovery rate of soil from areas with varied burn intensity. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students perform a series of experiments which show that plants require nutrients in certain quantities. They also cooperatively read materials on the nutrient requirements of plants, fertilizers, composting, and soil management, and students identify plant nutrient deficiencies using a specialized key. Students apply their knowledge to vote on mock ballot propositions that relate to agricultural and urban water issues. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students examine how different nutrients in the soil and fertilizers affect plant growth. In groups, they participate in a role play in which allows them to see the interactions of humans and plants. They also read articles and record their opinions about issues related to agriculture. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students examine and discuss the physical characteristics of soil particles. In groups, they compare and contrast different soil samples based on those characteristics. They also examine the relationship between particles in the soil and soil texture. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th
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Students will use a soil survey to make management decisions and by interpreting geologic maps. The importance of different soil types is discussed and the implications of how soil can be useful for our communities. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students examine the different components that make up soil. Using data, they identify the components of soil in their local area and discover how scientists use the soil to see how it was formed. They also describe the soil forming factors needed for it to become soil. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 10th - 12th
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Students study the basics of soil science. They research and gather data through readings, videos, and performance of laboratory investigations. As a team they generate oral and written recommendations for the amendment of soil. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 4th
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Students examine the relationship between water retention and plant growth by conducting two experiments. They first compare the water retention qualities of clay, sand and loam soil types. Then they use the data from the first experiment to design the second plant growth and soil type experiment. Full Review »