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Curated OER

What Makes Up Rocks and Soils?

For Students 4th - 8th
In this rocks and soils worksheet, students will complete a Venn diagram comparing the specific characteristics of rocks and soils.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Soil on the Horizon

For Students 5th - 7th
In this soil science learning exercise, learners read about layers of soil and the order they are arranged. Students analyze a labeled diagram of a soil profile. Learners use the provided soil profile cards and one inch carpet tape to...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Prokaryote Coloring

For Students 7th - 9th
In this prokaryote worksheet, learners answer ten questions about prokaryote cells and they color a diagram of a simple bacteria cell and its structures.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Glaciers Worksheet #1

For Students 6th - 9th
The landscape impacted by glacier activity is drawn at the top of this learning exercise. Ten multiple choice questions follow, some relating to the diagram, and some about the quality of soil left by glaciation. It is not often that you...
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Building an Model Aquifer

For Teachers 9th - 12th
With almost half of Americans relying on groundwater supplies, it is more important than ever to protect aquifers from possible contaminants. Working in small groups, young environmentalists explore this problem as they create an aquifer...