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Texas A&M University

Texas Greenhouse Management: Handbook: Growing Media

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive list of growing media from the Texas A&M Dept. of Horticulture.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Digging in for Dirt Day!

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This lesson is managed through stations that students will rotate around every 20- 30 minutes. Each second grade teacher conducts one station. Parent volunteers can also be used to manage stations. Students will use an auger to gather...
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Michigan Reach Out

Michigan Reach Out!: Digging the Earth's Crust

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Lesson plans from Michigan Reach Out! to help young scholars understand the different soil types and what uses they would be good for.
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Worm Woman's Web Site

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic introduction to former biology teacher Mary Appelhof's books on vermicomposting at home/school/small businesses. Moderate autobiographical information on Applehof and her goals and purpose for vermicomposting. Brief description of...
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Soil Layers

For Students 3rd - 8th
Wonderful visual chart showing the six layers of soil. Also includes brief descriptions of the 12 types of soil and soil formation. Worksheet for students to label the layers of the soil is also included.

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