Prairie soils are very productive soils in temperate regions of the world. Prairie soils produce much of the food for the world
Teachers Guide for Soil! Get the Inside Scoop book. Site includes readings, slides, activities related to soil properties, and biomes.
A fun activity to understand how soil organisms communicate with each other and to know at least some reasons why they would want/need to communicate
By dividing the soil environments into a model of an apartment building--with inhabitants on the basement, ground level, and upper levels--students learn what animals make homes in each soil habitat.
The "microbial zoo" helps students learn about the different functions and ecosystem services of soil microorganisms.
A good resource for climate map. Has many other options to view.
In this activity, students apply the science of chemistry to the nitrogen cycle and plant growth.
A guide to monitoring wetlands. For advanced students and teachers looking for a long term project.
A site with many options to explore more details about deserts.
An audio track talking about deserts
