Soil is so much more than what food is grown in, we walk on, or move out of the way to build houses or buildings on. It's complex, life-giving, and is critical for a balanced ecosystem. Our three presenters will provide a background on each (what it is, why it's important, and ideas for classroom activities). We'll wrap-up with additional resources and learn a bit about careers in these three areas. This webinar is presented by members of the Soil Science Society of America.

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Discipline
Physical Sciences
Grade Level
9-12
Lesson Area
Soil Basics
Soil Biology
Soil Chemistry
Soil Physics
Lesson Type
Activity
Slides/Photos/Figures
Video
Webinars (Archived)
Lesson Keywords
physics
Biology
Chemistry

Next Generation Science Standards

Grade Discipline Core Idea
9-12 PS1.A: Structure of matter (includes PS1.C Nuclear Processes)

The sub-atomic structural model and interactions between electric charges at the atomic scale can be used to explain the structure and interactions of matter, including chemical reactions and nuclear processes. Repeating patterns of the periodic table reflect patterns of outer electrons. A stable molecule has less energy than the same set of atoms separated; one must provide at least this energy to take the molecule apart.