Soil! Get the Inside Scoop will get kids excited about the living world of soil! Written for kids in grades 3-6, this 36-page, full-color book explores how soil is part of our life—the food we eat, the air we breathe, the water we drink, the houses we live in, and more. Along the way, readers learn about different kinds of soil and meet the scientists who work with soil every day.
The book features sections explaining how dirt is different from soil, how soils form, soil particle size, living organisms in soil, soil types, and how soil connects everything together. Each section of the book has been developed into a Teacher's Guide - complete with learning objectives, Powerpoint for use in the classroom (with teacher notes), glossary, lesson plan links (if applicable), test questions and/or worksheets, and activities from the web.
Sections with links to all of the information are:
The Big Picture - Unit Introduction
Soil and Water Conservation
Soil Biology (Yikes, It's Alive)
Where in the World of Soils ... Soil Types and Regions
