This reading provides an overview of the numerous ecosystem services soils provide.

Discipline
Earth and Space Sciences
Grade Level
3-5
6-8
9-12
Lesson Area
Soil Conservation
Lesson Type
Reading
Lesson Keywords
Ecosystem Services
Carbon Cycle
Soil Habitat
Nutrient cycling
Water Filtration
Water Cycling
Soil Conservation

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.