Soil is a Filter
This activity uses different soil types to examine the filtering ability of soil when exposed to contaminants. Students will discover that soils physically and chemically filter impurities out of water.
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The Importance of Soil
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Once a society has the basic needs of food and water, clothing, and
shelter met, it can develop other pursuits, fashion, culture,and art.
Soil provides the historic media for all these pursuits.
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Soil, Air and Composition
Learn about the three phases of soil: solids, liquids, and gasses.The solids may be mineral or organic. The pores are filled with either air or water.
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Learn More About Soil
The Soil Science Society of America Journal (SSSA Journal), published bimonthly, is the official publication of the Soil Science Society of America. The editorial board consists of an editor-in-chief, technical editors, associate editors (including at least one representative for each division of SSSA), a managing editor, the Chief Executive Officer, and the Director of Publications.
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Teaching Materials
Activities
- Soil is a Filter
- Dirt Shirts: Use dirt to dye t-shirts!
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Nutrient Uptake Activity
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