The Soil-Air Connection

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.

Discipline
Earth and Space Sciences
Grade Level
9-12
Lesson Type
Activity
Lesson Keywords
Carbon Cycle
soil air
carbon
Climate Change
climate change and soils
Soil Basics
Soil Biology

Looking for Life

Exercise to examine the smaller life forms that can be found in the topsoil.

Discipline
Earth and Space Sciences
Grade Level
3-5
6-8
9-12
PreK-2
Lesson Area
Soil Biology
Lesson Type
Activity
Lesson Keywords
Soil Life
Biodiversity
Organisms
Topsoil
Soil Biology
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