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\nLife in the Soil - Is the Soil Alive?\n

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\nAmaze soil scientists with a list of the myriad of microorganisms residing in a mere 1/4 teaspoon of soil! Then take them on a ride through the carbon cycle, down to the level of decomposers. Finally, give more specific details about the...\n
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\nWhat is Soil?\n

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\nStudents study living and non-living materials that are found in soil. They study the things required by plants and animals to remain healthy. They design a collage of sand, stones, leaves and other natural items.\n
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\nWhen Giant Fungi Ruled\n

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\nFungi are more than fun ... they're also functional! Most everyone knows they serve as Earth's decomposers, but ancient fungi took their job to a whole new level! An entertaining video from a large biology playlist examines the giant...\n
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\nSoil and its Importance\n

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\nIt's difficult to guess the original goal of this presentation. It examines four factors to be evaluated, but their direct connection is unclear. Soil texture is described in three slides. The depth of material is examined in two slides....\n
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\nABC: Acid Base Chemistry\n

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\nBubble, bubble, boil and trouble! What causes common substances like baking soda and vinegar to react the way they do? Welcome your junior chemists to the wonders of acid-base chemistry using a comprehensive and fun...\n
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\nForensic Sciences: A Crime Scene Investigation Unit\n

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\nMr. Bergman has been murdered and we need you to solve the crime! The cross-curricular unit covers 11 different types of forensic science and includes 17 activities. Scholars perform blood type analysis, blood spatter analysis,...\n
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\nHow Much is Dirt Worth?\n

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\nDirt is worthless, isn't it? Find out the true value of dirt, and by dirt I mean soil. The class explores what makes soil, the types of soil, and what happens when soil becomes void of its nutrients. There are several great activities,...\n
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\nMake Your Own Biodegradable Plastic Stuff\n

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\nStudents identify the four basic natural resources. They distinguish bettween renewable and non-renewable resources. Pupils recognize that all natural resources are needed by living plants and animals. Students list consequences for...\n
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\nLand Assessment\n

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\nStudents work in small groups on a problem based learning activity. Students are presented with a problem of buying land to use for educational purposes only and must determine if it is feasible to buy it based on soil analysis and plant...\n
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\nMATERIALS, Using What’s Local: Native Materials, Local Sources\n

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\nStudents consider the development of different societies. In this environmental building lesson plan, students consider local resources and how societies choose to use them. Students use their findings to design a 'green' building for...\n
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\nEverything is Made of Something\n

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\nYoung scientists can use this worksheet to learn about natural resources, as well as what we use them for. A word search prompts pupils to find sixteen words about natural resources.\n
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\nSoil Acidity and Leaching\n

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\nStudents 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...\n
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\n\"Getting the Dirt\" on Soil Use in My Community\n

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\nIn this soil use worksheet, students research soil use in their community and record their observation for 5 different locations. A 3x5 chart is provided to record location, soil use, and comments. Students then complete 10 short answer...\n
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\nLife In the Soil: Home Sweet Home: Red Worms\n

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\nIn this soil worksheet, students complete 2 pages about the importance of soil in plant growth. Students read about red worms and answer 2 questions about composting. Students fill out a chart with their observations of plants planted in...\n
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\nWhat Do Soils Have to Do With Me?\n

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\nIn this identifying ways we use soils every day worksheet, students investigate their houses, home environment, clothing labels, and foods to see what was made from things grown in soils. Students write 5 short answers.\n
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\nOyster Gardens - No Soil Required!\n

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\nExplore the practice of oyster gardening. Because oysters play a vital role in marine ecosystems and their populations have declined, biologists are transplanting oyster seed to repopulate reefs. After learning about this practice,...\n
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\nRegents High School Examination: Physical Setting Earth Science 2006\n

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\nTest your class on Earth science with this extensive resource. This test, created by the University of the State of New York Regents, consists of 50 multiple-choice questions and 32 short-answer questions that cover the branches of earth...\n
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\nAncient and Modern Worlds\n

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\nThe old aphorism, \"The road to Hell is paved with good intentions,\" might well serve as the title for a resource that asks viewers to consider the plight of the people of the Gamo Highlands, an area in southwestern Ethiopia. These...\n
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\nImpact Craters on Earth\n

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\nWhat does it look like when a meteorite strikes Earth? A slideshow resource gives pupils a firsthand view of common meteorite strikes. Using the ages of the craters, scholars analyze how the shapes erode over time.\n
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\nHow Can You Test Your Soil?\n

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\nStudents investigate chemicals in soil samples. In this soil science lesson, students test local soil to measure the pH, nitrate, phosphate, and potassium content.\n
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\nWhat Do Soils Have to Do With Me?\n

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\nFor this soils worksheet, students identify how they use soils every day. Students answer 15 short essay questions about uses of soil.\n
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\nProperties of Soil\n

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\nStudents use history to create knowledge of how soil has changed in the state of Ohio. The lesson is cross curricular in nature and uses Along the Ohio Trail as a source of literature for reflection.\n
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\nSoil in My Food Web\n

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\nFourth graders understand the importance of soil to the food web.  In this food web instructional activity, 4th graders create various food webs beginning with soil using yarn and name cards.  Students write about the...\n
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\nDigging up the Dirt on Soil Microbes\n

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\nStudents are introduced to the idea of soil as a habitat for many different organisms. They are introduced to the links between the biological adaptations of an organism and the physical demands of its habitat. Pupils are introduced to...\n
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