Soils are Everywhere
A critical thinking exercise using multiple entry points introducing soils
A critical thinking exercise using multiple entry points introducing soils
Career exploration in soil science and relation to medicine and health
Describe a watershed and delineate a watershed on a map; Identify the key factors in a watershed that impact runoff and sediment yield, describe how increased storm-water runoff affects landscapes (e.g., erosion, channel incision, sedimentation) and describe how those factors are impacted by human development;
What is the relationship between soil and the Earth’s atmosphere? Students will explore the connection between what happens below and above the ground. They will learn about the vital role soil plays in the carbon cycle.
A variety of activities for multiple grades with hints on how to tie technology into the lessons.