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Seafriends: Soil Dependence
This website looks at our dependence on soil and what it produces. It includes text, graphs, charts, illustrations and important statistics. Hosted by the Seafriends Marine Conservation and Education Center.
Globe
The Globe Program: Soils Module
In this storybook, the GLOBE Kids are on the trail of Scoop, an eager dog who loves to dig holes in the soil. At each hole Scoop has dug, the Kids use their journals to record characteristics of the soil. Learning activities help...
Other
Attra: Sustainable Soil Mangement
How does soil in its native condition function? How do forests and native grasslands produce plants and animals in the complete absence of fertilizer and tillage? What are the principles by which these soils function? The answers to...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: What Kind of Animals Live on Farms?
A activity on sustainability of urban farms in particular in New York City. Students learn how to apply sustainability principles to environmental problems. Students will look at the need for sustainable farming practices that maximize...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Dissecting Soil
In this soil study, learners investigate a soil sample to discover what is inside the soil. Working in partners, they explore to see if there are any plants, animals, dirt, or other (water and air) in the soil.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Measuring Soil P H
This site has an experiment to find out how to measure the pH of your soil. The soil pH is an important condition that can affect the health of plants and animals.
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Maine Agriculture [Pdf]
A terrific site for learning about the agricultural industry. Easy-to-understand, bulleted facts on Maine climate, soil, crops, and animals.
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Michigan Agriculture [Pdf]
Learn about the agricultural industry in Michigan. Easy-to-read, bulleted facts on climate, soil, crops, and farm animals.
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech: Moist Temperate Coniferous Forest Biome
Complete description of coniferous forest with examples and photos. Animal, plant, and soil information.
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Louisiana Agriculture [Pdf]
Learn facts about the agricultural industry of Louisiana, including climate, soil, crops, and animals. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Mississippi Agriculture [Pdf]
What a terrific site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the Mississippi climate, soil, crops, and animals.
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Missouri Agriculture [Pdf]
What a terrific site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the Missouri climate, soil, crops, and animals.
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Montana Agriculture [Pdf]
What a terrific site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the Montana climate, soil, crops, and animals.
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Nebraska Agriculture [Pdf]
What a terrific site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the Nebraska climate, soil, crops, and animals.
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Nevada Agriculture [Pdf]
Use this site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the Nevada climate, soil, crops, and animals.
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at New Mexico Agriculture [Pdf]
What a terrific site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the New Mexico climate, soil, crops, and animals.
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at North Dakota Agriculture [Pdf]
Use this site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the North Dakota climate, soil, crops, and animals.
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Oklahoma Agriculture [Pdf]
Use this site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the Oklahoma climate, soil, crops, and animals.
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Oregon Agriculture [Pdf]
Use this site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the Oregon climate, soil, crops, and animals.
Agriculture in the Classroom
Natl Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at South Carolina Agriculture [Pdf]
Use this site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the South Carolina climate, soil, crops, and animals.
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at South Dakota Agriculture [Pdf]
Use this site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the South Dakota climate, soil, crops, and animals.
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Tennessee Agriculture [Pdf]
Use this site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the Tennessee climate, soil, crops, and animals.
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Utah Agriculture [Pdf]
Get facts about Utah's agricultural industry and its climate, soil, crops, and animals.
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Vermont Agriculture [Pdf]
Get bulleted facts about Vermont's climate, soil, crops, and animals.