Teaching Resources
Teaching Material:
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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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The Sponge Model - Simple Lessons on Soil & Water: This uses a sponge to examine several soil properties related to agriculture, water, the environment, and engineering.
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Soil Texture (PDF): This helpful guide walks you through the method of determining soil texture by feel.
Activites:
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Soil is a Filter: This uses different soil types to examine the filtering ability of soil when exposed to contaminants.
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Dirt Shirts: Use dirt to dye t-shirts!
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Nutrient Uptake Activity (PDF): This is a fun and simple activity related to nutrients. It requires white carnations, food coloring, water, and containers. It can sometimes be continued for a week. This picture below was taken 8 days after the carnations were placed into the dyed water.
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Loyn Quick Easy (PDF): This is a great technique for older students to observe soil life.
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Burlese Funnel: A berlese funnel is a device that is used to extract insects from soil samples. Learn how to make your own here!
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