ESS3.A: Natural resources

Powerpoint showing how soil is a valuable resource that supports plants and animals.

This powerpoint is about one of soil's most valuable qualities as a natural resource: its biodiversity. Many microorganisms in soil have contributed to many medical discoveries, namely antibiotics.

A flow diagram for teaching texture by feel analysis.

Information about being a soil scientist

Students learn about the various methods developed by environmental engineers for treating drinking water in the US.

A starting page to learn about soil impacts art, literature, medicine, and war.

Introductory content that sets the stage for deeper content found elsewhere on the Soils 4 Teachers website.

This reading provides an overview of the numerous ecosystem services soils provide.

This reading identifies key roles soils provide our natural world and humans in the form of ecosystem services.

Identifies 7 key roles soils play in nature and for humans.