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Curated OER

Regions: Meet the Experts Presentation

For Teachers K - 4th
Students gather information and create a web site on prairies and plains using a variety of resources, including the internet.
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Curated OER

Lessing meets Haring

For Teachers 2nd - 9th
Learners create a challenging mural that functions as visual storytelling and encourages graffiti prevention. They examine the history of their town, pose questions about public art and view artwork by Keith Haring for inspiration.
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Curated OER

Albert M. Lea

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research Albert M. Lea and the historical context of 1835.
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Curated OER

So -- What's Happening Here? On this Old Christmas Tree Farm

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students take a field trip to an old Christmas tree farm near their school. In groups, they gather data at the site and analyze the data in an attempt to discover what happened to the area. They identify human activities that led to the...
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Curated OER

Tobacco: Exploring Tobacco Culture

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders are introduced to the tobacco planting process. Using primary sources, they identify the steps necessary to grow the popular crop. They create a flow map to organize the process graphically. They discuss the...
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Utah Education Network

Uen: The Dirt on Soil

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
After completing this lesson, young scholars will understand the source and the process for the formation of soil, the different types of soil, and the components of soil.
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Other

N.e. Soil Formation: Genesis

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive site explores a number of soil related topics. A glossary of soil terms, formation of soils, and classification of soils are just of a few of the topics found on this this.
Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Soil Study Guide

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about the characteristics of soil, factors in soil formation, and soil horizons and profiles. Includes a few questions to...
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Earth and Space Science: Earth's Solid Membrane: Soil

For Students 9th - 10th
Material to launch exploration of Earth's soil and its important role. View a one-hour video, accompanied by details on soil horizons and soil formation, and ideas for bringing this topic into the classroom.
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: The Dirt on Soil

For Students 3rd - 8th
This interactive website explores the various soil layers and introduces you to the lifeforms that live in those soil layers.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Soil Investigations

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars learn the basics about soil, including its formation, characteristics and importance. They are also introduced to soil profiles and how engineers conduct site investigations to learn about soil quality for development,...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Soil Formation

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How soil is formed.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Soil Formation

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How soil is formed.
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eSchool Today

E School Today: Your Revision Notes All About Soils

For Students 3rd - 7th
Learn what soils are and why they are important. Discusses soil profiles, types of soils, soil conservation, soil ecosystems, and soil formation.
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eSchool Today

E School Today: Factors Affecting Soil Formation

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn the main components of soil and how it forms.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Get Down and Dirty: How Does Soil Change With Depth?

For Students 6th - 8th
What covers less than 10% of the Earth's surface, yet is a vital natural resource for terrestrial life? What filters ground water and supports most of our food production, not to mention the production of building materials and paper?...
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Other

Agronomy: Soil Formation [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Soils may be formed in place from rock or formed in weathered rock and minerals that have been transported from where the original rock occurred.
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Other

The Pedosphere and Its Dynamics: Intro to Soil Science

For Students 6th - 8th
This Pedrosphere site provides a twelve chapter overview of soil science. Numerous topics are discussed and each chapter has a self-test to test your knowledge on the different aspects of soil science. Some chapters are only previews.
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Other

Pipeline: Soil Characteristics Demystifying Dirt [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Soil is the foundation of conventional on site wastewater treatment.The drainfields used with on site systems work because the soil around the trenches acts as a filter and removes organic matter, some of the nutrients present in...
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Geography 4 kids

Geography4 kids.com: Makin' the Soil

For Students 3rd - 8th
List the five most important things to know about how soil is formed.
Website
US Department of Agriculture

Nrcs: Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act (Rca)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides background to the Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act of 1977 and its later amendments. Describes how input was gathered from various public interest groups. The full report, an information sheet, summaries of meetings,...
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Environmental Science: Geology, Soil and Land Management

For Students 9th - 10th
Students explore how Earth processes shape the land, and how important managing the land can be in response to these natural activities.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Soil Formation

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How soil is formed.
Website
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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