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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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- 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 - 11th
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Students research environmental issues and create a webbing chart to determine what can be done by an individual, or government agency to demonstrate stewardship. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students collect and analyze soil samples and extrapolate the characteristics needed to support different types of plant life. They research different types of prairie soil and how it supports plant and animal life. 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 »
- Grade Range
- 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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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the effect of soil composition on plant growth. In groups, they test the pH levels using a kit and examine the various plant's root structures. They develop their own conclusions about how the soil affected their plant's growth and share them with the class. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students, after defining sustainable agriscience, distinguishing between renewable and nonrenewable resources and identify the basic components of a sustainable agriscience system, develop a sustainable agriscience system. They research and brainstorm a list of reasons why it is important to apply sustainable practices in this field as well as examples of sustainable practices. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students apply knowledge of soil, environmental impacts, economics, multiple human demands, and use given data for a proposed scenario in making land use decisions. They debate land use issues and/or scenarios and discuss a case study. Full Review »
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