Who Loves Soil? Tim Does!

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Description: Tim Overheu, a soil scientist, describes a day in his life as a soil scientist. He is passionate about keeping soils healthy and spreading his message to others. Find out how to conduct a soil test.
Grade Levels: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Keywords: soil careers, soil test, soil characteristics, soil scientist, Soil Basics
Lesson Area: Soil Basics
Resource Type: Video

Next Generation Science Standards

Grade Discipline Core Idea
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.