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- 2nd - 4th
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Students identify the location of their school from a 1926 digitized Soil Sample map. Using remaining landforms, they determine the type of soil identified during that time, and compare it to the soil currently found near the school. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 4th
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Students conduct background research on the decomposition process, soil composition, and the life cycle using the resources provided for Internet searches. They work in collaborative groups to research topics as a particular plant, soil erosion, etc. Full Review »
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- 10th - 11th
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Students perform soil tests for pH, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, composition and water percolation rate and assess the conditions in the schoolyard. Full Review »
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- 10th - 11th
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Students test the schoolyard soil composition. They use this information to determine which plants would grow best in the soil's conditions. They discuss questions provided on a worksheet. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students determine the soil composition of soil layers in their area. They collect soil samples, calculate the percentage soil water content, analyze data, and evaluate each site for future tree growth. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students examine various soil samples in groups. Using the samples, they identify the characteristics of them and calculate percolation and infiltration rates. They use this information to discover why some species can survive in one area of an estuary and not the other. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 8th
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Students are introduced to the differences that exist in soil properties with depth. They are introduced to the factors that influence a soil's development (soil forming factors). Pupils are introduced to the impact of soil of soil compositional differences on land use. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 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 »
- Grade Range
- 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 »
- Grade Range
- 10th - 12th
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Students discuss the different types of soils they find in their neighborhoods. They examine several soil samples recording their observations. Students brainstorm characteristics of soils. They list components of soil in terms of plant growth. Students design science experiments to design and test soils to facilitate better plant growth Full Review »
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