"Pouring" Through the Soil for Clean Water

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Description: Students alter distribution of pore sizes in school garden soil and observe the effects of irrigation or rainfall on water infiltration/capture, runoff rate, and/or water ponding.
Grade Levels: PreK-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Keywords: tillage, conservation, infiltration, soil erosion, water, runoff, ponding, soil pore size, porosity, human impact, Soil Basics, Soil Conservation
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Resource Type: Lab Experiment

Next Generation Science Standards

Grade Discipline Core Idea
PreK-2 ESS2.C: The roles of water in Earth's surface processes Water is found in many types of places and in different forms on Earth.
3-5 ESS2.C: The roles of water in Earth's surface processes Most of the Earth's water is in the ocean and much of the Earth's fresh water is in glaciers or underground.
6-8 ESS2.C: The roles of water in Earth's surface processes Water cycles among land, ocean, and atmosphere, and is propelled by sunlight and gravity. Density variations of sea water drive interconnected ocean currents. Water movement causes weathering and erosion, changing landscape features.
9-12 ESS2.C: The roles of water in Earth's surface processes The planet's dynamics are greatly influenced by water's unique chemical and physical properties.
PreK-2 ESS3.A: Natural resources Living things need water, air, and resources from the land, and they live in places that have the things they need. Humans use natural resources for everything they do.
3-5 ESS3.A: Natural resources Energy and fuels humans use are derived from natural sources and their use affects the environment. Some resources are renewable over time, others are not.
6-8 ESS3.A: Natural resources Humans depend on Earth's land, ocean, atmosphere, and biosphere for different resources, many of which are limited or not renewable. Resources are distributed unevenly around the planet as a result of past geologic processes.
9-12 ESS3.A: Natural resources Resource availability has guided the development of human society and use of natural resources has associated costs, risks, and benefits.