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Alpine Soils

A distinction between alpine and tundra soils



Next Generation Science Standards

Discipline: Life Sciences
Core Idea: LS2.A: Interdependent relationships in ecosystems
3-5
6-8
9-12
Reading
Around the World

This reading introduces the connection between biomes and soils.



Next Generation Science Standards

Discipline: Life Sciences
Core Idea: LS2.A: Interdependent relationships in ecosystems
3-5
6-8
9-12
Reading
Soil Career Profile

Introduction to a variety of soil scientists



Next Generation Science Standards

Discipline: Earth and Space Sciences
Core Idea: ESS3.A: Natural resources
3-5
6-8
9-12
Reading
Soil Chemistry

This reading provides a quick overview of soil chemistry and why it is important to soil processes.



Next Generation Science Standards

Discipline: Physical Sciences
Core Idea: PS1.A: Structure of matter (includes PS1.C Nuclear Processes)
6-8
9-12
Reading
Soils and Art

A description of the role of soil in art



Next Generation Science Standards

Discipline: Earth and Space Sciences
Core Idea: ESS3.A: Natural resources
PreK-2
3-5
6-8
9-12
Reading
Desert Soils

What makes a desert soil according to ClORPT (Climate, Organisms, Relief, Parent Material, Time)



Next Generation Science Standards

Discipline: Earth and Space Sciences
Core Idea: ESS3.C: Human impacts on Earth systems
3-5
6-8
9-12
Reading
Engineering and Urban Development

Almost all human structures (roads, houses, cities, energy and water supply structures…) are built on and in soil. Some are described here.



Next Generation Science Standards

Discipline: Earth and Space Sciences
Core Idea: ESS3.A: Natural resources
3-5
6-8
9-12
Reading
Erosion

Web page with resources and information about different erosion processes.



Next Generation Science Standards

Discipline: Earth and Space Sciences
Core Idea: ESS2.A: Earth materials and systems
3-5
6-8
9-12
Reading
Soil Fertility

Information on the importance and function of soil nutrients and their impact on crop production.



Next Generation Science Standards

Discipline: Physical Sciences
Core Idea: PS1.A: Structure of matter (includes PS1.C Nuclear Processes)
6-8
9-12
Reading
Temperate/Boreal Forest Soils

An overview of temperate forest soils going through ClORPT.



Next Generation Science Standards

Discipline: Life Sciences
Core Idea: LS2.A: Interdependent relationships in ecosystems
3-5
6-8
9-12
Reading
Soil Formation

Soils differ because where and how they are formed



Next Generation Science Standards

Discipline: Earth and Space Sciences
Core Idea: ESS3.A: Natural resources
3-5
6-8
9-12
Reading
Humans and Soil Interactions

Web page with resources and information about various impacts of human processes on soils.



Next Generation Science Standards

Discipline: Earth and Space Sciences
Core Idea: ESS3.A: Natural resources
3-5
6-8
9-12
Reading
Soil Mineralogy

This reading explores soils at a microscopic level from its origins



Next Generation Science Standards

Discipline: Earth and Space Sciences
Core Idea: ESS2.A: Earth materials and systems
3-5
6-8
9-12
Reading
Soil Physics

This reading explores soils the role of a soil physicist as the research water movement, gas exchange, and heat exchange in soils.



Next Generation Science Standards

Discipline: Physical Sciences
Core Idea: PS1.A: Structure of matter (includes PS1.C Nuclear Processes)
3-5
6-8
9-12
Reading
Prairie Soils

Prairie soils are very productive soils in temperate regions of the world. Prairie soils produce much of the food for the world



Next Generation Science Standards

Discipline: Life Sciences
Core Idea: LS2.A: Interdependent relationships in ecosystems
3-5
6-8
9-12
Reading