ESS2.C: The roles of water in Earth's surface processes

This activity demonstrates the principles of liquefaction and what happens when soil begins to act more like a liquid than a solid.

An interactive simulation exploring the type of surface and soil type are related to runoff.

Students analyze changes in precipitation as predicted by climate change models to consider how a changing climate could influence erosion rates in agricultural areas

Students will understand the characteristics of a healthy soil, including how energy, water, and nutrients cycle through it; healthy soil structures; and the impact of soil textures.

Kinetic activities, crackers, vinegar and baing soda will help students learn about weathering.

his activity uses a qualitative nitrate test to observe results of some conversions and transformations in the nitrogen cycle.

This activity will help students observe the basic properties about how soils hold water.

The lessons in this Soils Overview Unit provide students with a basic understanding of the fundamentals of soil science through the integration of disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts. The unit includes six sections, each containing learning objectives, background information, student information, selected resources, and ties to the NGSS standards

This SSSA video introduces the role of water in the vitality of soils, its distribution across and into soils, and green infrastructure for stormwater management.

Using green infrastructure, like rain gardens to capture rain in soil instead of letting it overburden sewer systems.